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The Dynamic Viscosity also known simply as viscosity, is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow. Check FAQs
μ=σdu/dy
μ - Dynamic Viscosity?σ - Shear Stress of Fluid?du/dy - Velocity Gradient?

Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress Example

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924Edit=18.48Edit0.02Edit
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Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
μ=σdu/dy
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
μ=18.48Pa0.02
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
μ=18.480.02
LAST Step Evaluate
μ=924Pa*s

Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress Formula Elements

Variables
Dynamic Viscosity
The Dynamic Viscosity also known simply as viscosity, is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: Pa*s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Shear Stress of Fluid
Shear Stress of Fluid can be defined as a unit area amount of force acting on the fluid parallel to a very small element of the surface.
Symbol: σ
Measurement: StressUnit: Pa
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Velocity Gradient
Velocity Gradient is the difference in velocity between the layers of the fluid.
Symbol: du/dy
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Dynamic Viscosity

​Go Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Fluid Filling Width between Plates
μ=σyVf
​Go Dynamic Viscosity given Kinematic Viscosity
μ=vsρf

Other formulas in Newton’s Friction Postulation category

​Go Shear Force Per Unit Area or Shear Stress
σ=μdu/dy
​Go Velocity Gradient given Shear Force per unit Area or Shear Stress
du/dy=σμ
​Go Velocity of Upper Plate given Shear force per unit Area or Shear Stress
Vf=σyμ
​Go Fluid Filling Width between Plates given Shear Force Per Unit Area or Shear Stress
y=μVfσ

How to Evaluate Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress?

Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress evaluator uses Dynamic Viscosity = Shear Stress of Fluid/(Velocity Gradient) to evaluate the Dynamic Viscosity, The Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress formula is defined as the resistance to movement of one layer of fluid over another. Dynamic Viscosity is denoted by μ symbol.

How to evaluate Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress, enter Shear Stress of Fluid (σ) & Velocity Gradient (du/dy) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress

What is the formula to find Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress?
The formula of Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress is expressed as Dynamic Viscosity = Shear Stress of Fluid/(Velocity Gradient). Here is an example- 924 = 18.48/(0.02).
How to calculate Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress?
With Shear Stress of Fluid (σ) & Velocity Gradient (du/dy) we can find Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress using the formula - Dynamic Viscosity = Shear Stress of Fluid/(Velocity Gradient).
What are the other ways to Calculate Dynamic Viscosity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Dynamic Viscosity-
  • Dynamic Viscosity=(Shear Stress of Fluid*Width between the Plates)/Velocity of FluidOpenImg
  • Dynamic Viscosity=Kinematic Viscosity at 20° C*Mass Density of FluidOpenImg
Can the Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress be negative?
Yes, the Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress, measured in Dynamic Viscosity can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress?
Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress is usually measured using the Pascal Second[Pa*s] for Dynamic Viscosity. Newton Second per Square Meter[Pa*s], Millinewton Second per Square Meter[Pa*s], Dyne Second per Square Centimeter[Pa*s] are the few other units in which Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid given Shear Force per Unit Area or Shear Stress can be measured.
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