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The discussion centers on the concept of viscosity in fluid dynamics, specifically in the context of a fluid between two plates, one stationary and the other moving. The relationship between viscous force and shear stress is established through the equation τ = μ(du/dy), where τ represents shear stress, μ is the dynamic viscosity, and du/dy is the velocity gradient. It is concluded that the viscous force acting on the fluid is directly proportional to the shear stress multiplied by the area over which it acts, clarifying the fundamental principles of fluid mechanics.

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Hi all,

Im having a bit of trouble understanding the concept of viscosity in the scenario of a fluid between two plates, with one moving and one being stationary: what is the relevance between the viscous force of the fluid and the shear stress on the fluid given by mu(du/dy) ?
 
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The viscous force is equal to the shear stress times the area over which the shear stress is acting.
 

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