How Does Viscosity Affect Flow Rate According to the Hagen-Poiseuille Equation?

They mention Newton's law of viscosity and the Hagen-Poiseuille equation as possible equations to use. They also discuss the significance of a viscosity of 8.0cP and how it affects fluid behavior. In summary, they are working on a problem involving fluid flow and viscosity, and are considering different equations to use.
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Homework Statement




see the pic attached

Homework Equations



Newton's law of viscosity

The Attempt at a Solution


okay, i knew that , since the viscosity of the fuid in the second tube is low, it flows easily than the other, but i don't know which exact euation connects visocsity and flow rate. pls help me.
 

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Use Hagen-Poiseulle equation. The problem doesn't tell you which tube has the larger radius, so try the problem both ways and see which one matches the answer.

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