Dynamic Viscosity in Dimensionless Ratios and Scaling Laws Formulas

The Dynamic Viscosity of a fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied. And is denoted by μ_viscosity. Dynamic Viscosity is usually measured using the Poise for Dynamic Viscosity. Note that the value of Dynamic Viscosity is always positive.

Formulas to find Dynamic Viscosity in Dimensionless Ratios and Scaling Laws

fxDynamic Viscosity for Ratio of Inertial Forces and Viscous ForceGo

Dimensionless Ratios and Scaling Laws formulas that make use of Dynamic Viscosity

fxViscous Forces using Newton's Friction modelGo

fxInertial Forces using Newton's Friction ModelGo

fxVelocity given Ratio of Inertial Forces and Viscous Forces using Newton's Friction modelGo

fxDensity of Fluid for Ratio of Inertial Forces and Viscous ForcesGo

fxLength for Ratio of Inertial Forces and Viscous ForcesGo

List of variables in Dimensionless Ratios and Scaling Laws formulas

fx Viscous Force Go

fx Density of Fluid Go

fx Velocity of Fluid Go

fx Characteristic length Go

fx Inertia Forces Go

FAQ

What is the Dynamic Viscosity?

The Dynamic Viscosity of a fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied. Dynamic Viscosity is usually measured using the Poise for Dynamic Viscosity. Note that the value of Dynamic Viscosity is always positive.

Can the Dynamic Viscosity be negative?

No, the Dynamic Viscosity, measured in Dynamic Viscosity cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Dynamic Viscosity?

Dynamic Viscosity is usually measured using the Poise[P] for Dynamic Viscosity. Pascal Second[P], Newton Second per Square Meter[P], Millinewton Second per Square Meter[P] are the few other units in which Dynamic Viscosity can be measured.

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