Fluids and Flow · Physical Science

Viscosity and Resistance

Exploring why different liquids flow at different rates and how temperature affects movement.

Key Questions

  1. 1What causes some liquids to flow slower than others?
  2. 2How does temperature change the internal friction of a fluid?
  3. 3What would happen to industrial machines if oil viscosity was inconsistent?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Matter and Energy - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Science
Unit: Fluids and Flow
Period: Physical Science

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