Viscosity

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Viscosity is a property of fluids that describes their resistance to flow and deformation. Higher viscosity means the fluid flows more slowly.

Examples:

• Water has low viscosity (flows easily)
• Honey has high viscosity (flows slowly)
• Motor oil has medium viscosity

Viscosity is a critical parameter in Stokes’ Law, affecting how quickly particles settle in a liquid. Higher viscosity slows particle sedimentation.

Related: Sedimentation, Stokes’ Law