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What is the effect of (i) temperature (ii) pressure on the coefficent of viscosity of the fluid?

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The coefficient of viscosity of liquids decreases with increasing temperature, while the coefficient of viscosity of gases increases with increasing temperature.

The coefficient of viscosity is independent of pressure under normal circumstances while in extreme situations it varies linearly.


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