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Q · Fluid MechanicsMedium · 45s
Which factor does not affect the viscosity of a liquid significantly? Option: 12
TopicFluid Mechanics
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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For liquids, viscosity depends mainly on temperature and intermolecular forces. Pressure has a negligible effect.
12
Final Answer: Option (b