Viscosity of oil at various temperatures

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The discussion focuses on calculating the viscosity of oil at various temperatures, with the user initially reporting an implausible viscosity value of -1330245.26. They provided relevant data including the densities of a steel ball bearing and oil, as well as the velocity and radius of the ball bearing. After some troubleshooting, the user discovered a significant error in their Excel formula, specifically using millimeters instead of meters for the radius. This correction is expected to yield more accurate viscosity results. The conversation highlights the importance of unit consistency in scientific calculations.
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I'm trying to work out the viscosity of oil at various temperatures. I've got all my results, but when I try to work out the viscosity I get some really far out answers. What region would you expect the viscosity of oil room temperature to be? I get this result for viscosity of oil: -1330245.26.

This is the formula I'm using.
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I've found the density of the steel ball bearing to be 7545.4kg/m3 and the density of oil to be 168.8kg/m3.

I know the working out of the velocity is correct, at 0.44m/s¹

The radius of the ball bearing is 0.0061m
What looks out of place here?

This is my A2 coursework, so tips or help would be appreciated. :shy:
 
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Okay, I'm sorry for this, but it turns out I made an error in my formula's Excel. I double checked them with a calculater and realized that I hadn't put the radius in metres, but mm.

Sorry for the inconvenience. :-p
 
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