1. Viscosity of Fluids Intro to Engineering Team Four 10/24/04 Michael Robertson Matthew McEwinSalma Parven Thomas WilliamsDaniel Taylor

2. Definition Viscosity: The measured factor of internal friction within the flow of fluids. Viscosity: The measured factor of internal friction within the flow of fluids. Generalized:мu=F h t Generalized:мu=F h t L A L A

3. Purpose and Experiment The accurate measurement of Fluid viscosity. The accurate measurement of Fluid viscosity. The Test: The Test: Two reservoir chambers vertically adjacent to one another. Connected by hole approximately 2cm in diameter. Fluid will pass through hole by means of gravity and drop plate. Viscosity will be calculated by measuring the speed of the fluids flow.

4. Constants And Variables Fluids: Fluids: Air Air Nitrogen Nitrogen H 2 O H 2 O Mercury Mercury Helium Helium Drop Weight- 2 ounces

5. Drip Method Drop weight Fluid reservoir Flow hole Collection reservoir

6. Concepts and Notes The idea of this experiment is to use very simplistic means to measure the viscosity of different fluids. The idea of this experiment is to use very simplistic means to measure the viscosity of different fluids. Our idea was to observe different behaviors in the drop plate and the drainage speed, in consideration with other outside forces involved. Our idea was to observe different behaviors in the drop plate and the drainage speed, in consideration with other outside forces involved.