Berg, R.
(2005),
Viscosity, Encyclopedia of Physics
(Accessed September 16, 2024)
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Viscosity
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This article summarizes the role of viscosity in describing the properties and flow of fluids. Its measurement, dependences on temperature and density, and deviations from Newtonian behavior are discussed. Example plots and a bibliography are included.Citation
Encyclopedia of Physics
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Encyclopedias
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Andrade equation, Chapman-Enskog, Couette flow, Navier-Stokes equation, viscosity measurement
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Created November 30, 2005, Updated September 27, 2011