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{{quick phrase|[[quick phrase::Fluid friction]], [[quick phrase::resistance to motion through fluid]]}} | |||
The '''viscous force''' is the force between a body and a fluid (liquid or gas) moving past it, in a direction so as to oppose the flow of the fluid past the object. In particular, the force acts on the object in the direction in which the ''fluid'' is moving relative to it (and hence, opposite to the direction in which ''it'' is moving relative to the fluid). | The '''viscous force''' is the force between a body and a fluid (liquid or gas) moving past it, in a direction so as to oppose the flow of the fluid past the object. In particular, the force acts on the object in the direction in which the ''fluid'' is moving relative to it (and hence, opposite to the direction in which ''it'' is moving relative to the fluid). | ||
Viscous force is an analogue in fluids of the force of [[friction]]. | Viscous force is an analogue in fluids of the force of [[friction]]. | ||
==Fluid models for viscous force== | |||
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! Type of fluid !! Brief description of model for viscous force | |||
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| [[ideal fluid]] || no viscous force | |||
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| [[Newtonian fluid]] || constant [[viscosity]], i.e., magnitude of viscous force is proportional to the speed (or the rate of shear). | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:11, 24 August 2011
Definition
QUICK PHRASES: Fluid friction, resistance to motion through fluid
The viscous force is the force between a body and a fluid (liquid or gas) moving past it, in a direction so as to oppose the flow of the fluid past the object. In particular, the force acts on the object in the direction in which the fluid is moving relative to it (and hence, opposite to the direction in which it is moving relative to the fluid).
Viscous force is an analogue in fluids of the force of friction.
Fluid models for viscous force
| Type of fluid | Brief description of model for viscous force |
|---|---|
| ideal fluid | no viscous force |
| Newtonian fluid | constant viscosity, i.e., magnitude of viscous force is proportional to the speed (or the rate of shear). |