The document outlines an experiment to determine the coefficient of viscosity of a viscous liquid by measuring the terminal velocity of a spherical body. It details the apparatus required, the procedure to follow, and the calculations necessary to derive the viscosity coefficient. Additionally, it discusses potential sources of error and includes questions and answers related to viscosity and terminal velocity.
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Coefficient of Viscosity
The document outlines an experiment to determine the coefficient of viscosity of a viscous liquid by measuring the terminal velocity of a spherical body. It details the apparatus required, the procedure to follow, and the calculations necessary to derive the viscosity coefficient. Additionally, it discusses potential sources of error and includes questions and answers related to viscosity and terminal velocity.
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SOURCES OF ERROR
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‘The liquid may not have uniform density.
‘The ball may not be perfectly spherical.
The noted velocity may not be constant.
VIVA VOCE
Define viscosity.
Read Art. 12.01 (a).
Define coefficient of viscosity.
» Read Art. 12.02 (6).
Give units of coefficient of viscosity.
Read Art. 12.02 (0).
ive dimensional formula of coefficient of viscosity.
Read Art. 12.02 (@).
Write expression for Stokes’ law.
Read Art. 12.03.
Define terminal velocity.
Read Art. 12.04 (a).
Give expression for terminal velocity,
Read Art. 12.04 (b).
Why liquid taken must be transparent?
It is so because the motion of ball must be visible in the liquid.
How does the viscosity of liquid and Bases change?
The viscosity of liquid decreases with increase i
increase in temperature, The viscosity of liquid i
of gases does not change with pres
sure,
Why does a hot water move faster than cold water?
Itis because the viscosity of hot Water is smaller than that of cold watet