Question
Physics Question on Mechanics and General Properties of Matter
Which of the following statements about the viscosity of a dilute ideal gas is correct ?
A
It is independent of pressure at fixed temperature
B
It increases with increasing pressure at fixed temperature
C
It is independent of temperature
D
It decreases with increasing temperature
Answer
It is independent of pressure at fixed temperature
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A) : It is independent of pressure at fixed temperature.