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My understanding of viscosity is about as thick as a flashcard: the internal friction of a fluid, the resistance of the fluid to motion. I am aware of the distinction between laminar and turbulent flow. What exactly do you mean by laminar viscous flow? Am I to understand that the viscosity of...

Homework Statement I'm interested in an explanation of the forces/principles involved in the following scenario: There are two syringes, level with one another, containing the same volume of water. The difference between the syringes is the gauge of the needle; one is of greater diameter...