Absolute (or Dynamic) Viscosity:
- This is a measure of how resistive the flow of a fluid is between two layers of fluid in motion.
- A value can be obtained directly from a rotational viscometer which measures the force needed to rotate a spindle in the fluid
- SI unit - mPa.s .
- cgs unit - cP .
- This is a measure of how resistive the flow of a fluid is under the influence of gravity.
- Kinematic viscometers usually use the force of gravity to cause the fluid to flow through a calibrated orifice, while timing its flow.
- SI unit - mm^2.s .
- cgs unit - cSt(centi stroke).
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