i need to know how viscosity is used in modern day thigs.
i allready know that the viscosity of motor oil is a useful way of viscosity
2007-01-07 14:09:42 · 5 answers · asked by badger 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
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2007-01-07 14:59:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fly paper - high viscosity
You know about motor oil for lubrication but how about transmission fluid for power tranmission in the torqe converter of a car...
Hydraulic fluid in power equipment like backhoes ect requires some viscosity so as to not leak by the seals of the pistons ect...
Penetrating oil has a low viscosity to allow it to seep into the joints of rusted parts.
Bath Tub/tile cleaner has a high viscosity so as to stick to the walls and not run
Some compasses have a dampening fluid in them to stabilize the needle and make it easier to read
2007-01-07 15:45:23 · answer #2 · answered by MarkG 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Viscosity it the measure of a fluid's ability to flow. Its measured in something called 'saybolt seconds' - where a known volume is allowed to pass through a specific sized orifice and the time measured.
2007-01-07 14:18:06 · answer #3 · answered by jack w 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into non-newtonian fluids, an interesting example of changes in viscosity.
2007-01-07 14:13:06 · answer #4 · answered by TippmannMan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
viscosity is used in mixing automotive paints with the reducers and hardeners
2007-01-07 14:12:43 · answer #5 · answered by me here, where are you? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋