Introduction To Fluid Mechanics: Intended Learning Outcomes
Introduction To Fluid Mechanics: Intended Learning Outcomes
Introduction To Fluid Mechanics: Intended Learning Outcomes
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A Newtonian fluid (named after Isaac Newton) is a Thixotropic fluid displays a decrease in viscosity
fluid whose stress versus strain rate curve is linear and over time at a constant shear rate. Many gels and
passes through the origin. The constant of
proportionality is known as the viscosity. lotions are thixotropic materials.
Non-Newtonian fluid is a type of fluid whose flow Shear thinning fluid or Pseudoplastic displays
properties differ in any way from those of Newtonian decreasing viscosity with increasing shear rate. lava,
fluids. Most commonly the viscosity (resistance to ketchup, and whipped cream
deformation or other forces) of non-Newtonian fluids
is dependent on shear rate or shear rate history. Rheopectic fluid displays an increase in viscosity
However, there are some non-Newtonian fluids with with increasing shear rate. Quicksand, gravy
shear-independent viscosity, that nonetheless exhibit
normal stress-differences or other non-Newtonian
behaviour.
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