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Viscosity

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Viscosity refers to how resistant a fluid is to flow or deformation. It measures the internal friction within fluids and determines their ability to resist shear forces.

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