What is the SI unit of viscosity?

  1. Poiseiulle
  2. Pascal-second
  3. Newton-Second
  4. Newton/Second

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Option 2 : Pascal-second
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The correct answer is Pascal-second.

Key Points

  • Viscosity is a measure of resistance to flow which arises due to the internal friction between layers of fluid.
  • This resistance to fluid motion is like internal friction analogous to friction when a solid moves on a surface.
  • Strong intermolecular forces between molecules hold them together and resist the movement of layers past one another.
  • The SI unit of viscosity is Pascal-second (Pa·s).
  • Its other units are N s m-2 or Poiseuille (Pl).
  • The dimensions of viscosity are [ML-1T-1].
  • 1 poise = 1 g cm–1s–1 = 10–1kg m–1s–1.

Additional Information

  • The product of force and time is called impulse, which is the change in momentum.
  • Newton-Second is the derived unit of Impulse.
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