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Which fluids are regarded as Newtonian fluids? Give examples.

Ans: The fluids in which there exists a linear relationship between shear stress and rate of shear strain are called Newtonian fluids.


𝜏 ∝ du/dy




Examples:

  1. Water

  2. Oils

  3. Air

  4. Alcohol

  5. Glycerol

  6. Thin motor oil

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