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Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences Question on Viscous flow of incompressible fluids

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Viscosity of liquids decreases with increase in temperature.
Statement II: Viscosity of liquids is appreciably affected by change in pressure.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

B

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

C

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

D

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Answer

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C): Statement I is true but Statement II is false