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i don't agree with the formula mass/ (length x area)Chestermiller said:You are asking about the units of viscosity, but, at least to me, your question does not make sense. What exactly are you asking?
i think it is wrongwerson tan said:i don't agree with the formula mass/ (length x area)
The units should be mass/(length x time)werson tan said:i think it is wrong
Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow. It is determined by factors such as the fluid's thickness, temperature, and pressure.
The formula for viscosity, also known as the Newtonian formula, is (force x time)/(area x velocity). This is because viscosity is a measure of force per unit area over time, rather than mass or length.
No, the viscosity formula is only applicable to Newtonian fluids, which are fluids that have a constant viscosity regardless of the amount of force applied to them.
The units used in the viscosity formula are force (N), time (s), area (m^2), and velocity (m/s). However, the SI unit for viscosity is Pascal-seconds (Pa·s).
Viscosity can be measured using various instruments such as viscometers or rheometers. These instruments apply a known force to a fluid and measure the resulting velocity, allowing for the calculation of viscosity using the formula (force x time)/(area x velocity).