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Dynamic Viscosity Fluid is the measure of fluid's resistance to flow when an external shear force is applied between the layers of fluid. Check FAQs

μ = \frac{𝜏 \cdot y}{u}

μ - Dynamic Viscosity Fluid?𝜏 - Shear Stress on Lower Surface?y - Distance Between Plates Carrying Fluid?u - Velocity of Moving Plate?

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0.0796 = \frac{58.506 \cdot 0.02}{14.7}

0.0796Pa*s = \frac{58.506Pa \cdot 0.02m}{14.7m/s}

0.0796 = \frac{58.506 \cdot 0.02}{14.7}

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FIRST Step Consider the formula

μ = \frac{𝜏 \cdot y}{u}

Next Step Substitute values of Variables

∴

μ = \frac{58.506Pa \cdot 0.02m}{14.7m/s}

Next Step Prepare to Evaluate

∴

μ = \frac{58.506 \cdot 0.02}{14.7}

LAST Step Evaluate

∴

μ = 0.0796Pa*s

Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids Formula Elements

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Dynamic Viscosity Fluid

Dynamic Viscosity Fluid is the measure of fluid's resistance to flow when an external shear force is applied between the layers of fluid.

Symbol: μ

Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: Pa*s

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Dynamic Viscosity Fluid

Shear Stress on Lower Surface

Shear stress on lower surface refers to the amount of shear force that acts on a small element of the surface of the lower plate parallel to adjacent fluid layer.

Symbol: 𝜏

Measurement: StressUnit: Pa

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Shear Stress on Lower Surface

Distance Between Plates Carrying Fluid

Distance Between Plates Carrying Fluid is the vertical distance between the parallel plates between which the fluid is kept in parallel plate viscometer experimental setup.

Symbol: y

Measurement: LengthUnit: m

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Distance Between Plates Carrying Fluid

Velocity of Moving Plate

Velocity of Moving Plate is the rate of change of position of the lower plate with respect to time, with respect to fixed upper plate. Due to this a shear stress will be induced on fluid.

Symbol: u

Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Velocity of Moving Plate

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How to Evaluate Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids?

Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids evaluator uses Dynamic Viscosity Fluid = (Shear Stress on Lower Surface*Distance Between Plates Carrying Fluid)/Velocity of Moving Plate to evaluate the Dynamic Viscosity Fluid, Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids formula is defined as a measure of a fluid's resistance to shear stress, which is the internal friction that occurs when its layers move in relation to each other, and is a critical property in the study of fluid dynamics and rheology. Dynamic Viscosity Fluid is denoted by μ symbol.

How to evaluate Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids, enter Shear Stress on Lower Surface (𝜏), Distance Between Plates Carrying Fluid (y) & Velocity of Moving Plate (u) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids

What is the formula to find Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids?

The formula of Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids is expressed as Dynamic Viscosity Fluid = (Shear Stress on Lower Surface*Distance Between Plates Carrying Fluid)/Velocity of Moving Plate. Here is an example- 0.0796 = (58.506*0.02)/14.7.

How to calculate Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids?

With Shear Stress on Lower Surface (𝜏), Distance Between Plates Carrying Fluid (y) & Velocity of Moving Plate (u) we can find Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids using the formula - Dynamic Viscosity Fluid = (Shear Stress on Lower Surface*Distance Between Plates Carrying Fluid)/Velocity of Moving Plate.

Can the Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids be negative?

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

Which unit is used to measure Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids?

Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids 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 Fluids can be measured.

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Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids Formula

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How to Evaluate Dynamic Viscosity of Fluids?

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