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Viscosty of Different Liquids: A Project Report
Viscosty of Different Liquids: A Project Report
A PROJECT REPORT
Submitted by
VINU P.S
of
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
in
PHYSICS
AQUINAS COLLEGE
EDACOCHIN
MG UNIVERSITY: KOTTAYAM
Department of Physics
MG UNIVERSITY: KOTTAYAM
BONAFIDE CERTIFICATE
SIGNATURE SIGNATURE
PROF. K . J JERSON Miss. SINDHU
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT PROJECT GUIDE
SIGNATURE
EXTERNAL EXAMINER
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Dedicating this project to the God Almighty whose abundant grace and
mercies enabled its successful completion , we would like to express our profound
gratitude to all the people who had inspired and motivated us to make this project a
success.
We here by express our sincere thanks to our Principal Mr. Johnson Gomez
for providing us ample facilities in our college to work on this project. We are
also extremely thankful to Prof. K . J Jerson , Head of Physics Department
who gave us all help and directions which were very helpful in the successful
completion of our mini project . We are very thankful to him for provi-
ding the necessary laboratory facilities.
Hearty thanks to our parents for all the support and encouragement they
have forward us. Last but not least , our sincere thanks to all our beloved
friends who helped us directly and indirectly through their valuable sugge-
stions and self criticisms , which came a long way in ensuring that this project
becomes a success.
VINU P.S
ABSTRACT
forced through a tube, the fluid generally moves faster near the axis and
very slowly near the walls , therefore some stress (such as a pressure
difference between the two ends of the tube) is needed to overcome the
friction between layers and keep the fluid moving. For the same velocity
A liquid's viscosity depends on the size and shape of its particles and
INTRODUCTION
THEORY
APPLICATION
IMPORTANCE
EXPERIMENT
OBSERVATION
ANALYSIS
CONCLUSION
REFERENCE
1. INTRODUCTION
When a liquid flows slowly and steadily over a fixed horizontal
surface, ie, when its flow is stream line , its layer in contact with the fixed
surface remains stationary and the velocity of the other layers increases
with the distance from the fixed surface , ie, there is a regular velocity
gradient set in the liquid and therefore, the greater the distance of a
layer from the fired surface , the greater the distance of a layer form the
fired surface , the greater its velocity ,with the topmost layer thus moving
thereby that one layer of the liquid quietly glides over another without any
cylindrical shells co-axial with the tube . Now obiviously , the layer in contact
with wall of the tube remains at rest and the velocity increases as we
proceed towards the axis, so that the profile of the advancing liquid is a
parabola.
Now considering any particular layer of the liquid, we have the layer
Immediately below it moving slower than it, and the ne immediately above it
moving faster than it, so that the former tends to retard its motion and the
later tends to accelerate it. The two layers thus tends to destroy their
tangentially on the layers. If, therefore the relative velocity between the two
layers is to be maintained , an external force must be applied to
overcome this backward drag. In the absence of any such outside force,
the relative motion between the layers is destroyed and the flow of the
therefore, we have
1
F∝ A;F∝ V;F∝
𝑋
𝐴𝑉 𝐴𝑉
Or F ∝ - , ie , F = -ŋ
𝑋 𝑋
𝑃𝑥 𝑑𝑥
dv = -
2𝜂𝑙
Integrating ,
𝑃
∫ 𝑑𝑣 = -∫ 𝑥𝑑𝑥
2ŋ𝑙
𝑃 𝑥2
ie, v =- . +𝑐 (1)
2ŋ𝑙 2
𝑃𝑎2
or , C =
4ŋ𝑙
𝑃𝑥2 𝑃𝑎2
v=−
4ŋ𝑙
+ = 4ŋ𝑙
𝑃
ie , v = (𝑎2 − 𝑥 2 ) (2)
4ŋ𝑙
Eqn.(2) represents the velocity of a liquid layer at a distance x from the axis of
the tube .
If dx is the thickness of the layer having inner radius x,the volume of the liquid
flowing per second .
dv = Velocity × Area of cross section of
the cylindrical layer of thickness dx
= v.2𝜋 .xdx
𝑃
= (a2 -x2 ) . 2𝜋𝑥𝑑𝑥
4ŋ𝑙
𝜋𝑃
dv= (a2-x2 )x dx
2ŋ𝐿
The volume of liquid flowing per second through the tube is obtained by integ-
ie,the volume of the liquid flowing through the tube per second,
𝜋𝑃𝑎4
V= (3)
8ŋ𝑙
This is the Poiseuille's equation for the rate of flow of a liquid through a
capillary tube.
From eqn. (3) the coefficient of viscosity
𝜋𝑃𝑎4
ŋ =
8𝑉𝑙
Thus for water it is one third at 80˚ c of its value at 10˚c .perhaps the earliest
Where, X and 𝛽 are constants. This however, hardly accords with actual
experiment results.
slightly better but it fails to apply to that most important class of liquids, the
1⁄
Finally, the relation 𝜂𝑉 2 = 𝐴𝐶 ⁄𝑉𝑇 due to andrae, (Where Vis the
specific volume and T, the absolute temperature) probably the most important
(b) Gases,the viscosity, in the case of gases, increase with temperature and the
Effects of pressure
(a) Liquids . Except for that unique liquid , water, the effect of pressure on all
liquids is qualitatively similar Viz, a rise in viscosity with pressure, but quanti-
tatively vastly different (an almost negligible rise inthe case of mobile liquids
(ie ,liquids of low viscosity ) and a very large rise in the case of highly viscous
liquids like mineral oils. Except for water , the effect of pressure increases at
higher pressures. For water, at atmospheric pressure, the viscosity decreases,
instead of increasing, for the first few hundred atmospheres .Here again, there
is no satisfactory relationship established between TI and pressure which may
have a general validity.
(b) Gases, on the basis of kinetic theory, Maxwell has shown that the viscosity
of a gas is quite independent of pressure, at ordinary pressures. This is amply
borne out by experiment and in fact, a great point in favour of the theory. At
low pressure (different for different gases ). When the mean free path of the
molecules become comparable with the dimension of the containing vessel,
viscosity continually falls with decrease of pressure and this too is fully borne
out by experiment, the reason probably being the ‘slipping’ that occurs betwe-
en the wall of the vessel and the layer adjacent to it. At high pressures, it has
been shown by Bridgeman that that viscosity increases with pressure.
APPLICATION
Friction and Lubrication
Friction reduces the efficiency of any machine by converting mechanical
energy into thermal energy . Also it causes much wear and tear of the moving parts
and excessive generation of heat .To reduce friction between surfaces ,lubricants are
used. The main properties of a lubricant are (1) viscosity ,which is a measure of the
resistance offered to the sliding of one layer over the another , and (2) oiliness which
The force of friction depends only on viscosity when the thickness of the
layer of the lubricant between the surfaces in contact is large . But when the thickn-
ess of the layer s very small, the force of friction does not depend on the viscosity
The ideal form of lubrication is the film lubrication , in which the moving
surfaces are separated by a thin layer or fim of the lubricant and friction arises on
account of one layer of the lubricant sliding over another and not by the rubbing of
Vegetable oils like Olive oil ,Castor oil etc. possess high degree of oiliness
but are not suitable as lubricants as they get easily oxidised or decomposed .
Minerals mixed with a small percentage of vegetable oils are good lubricants.
Solid or thick lubricants (grease or heavy oils) are required for heavy
machines. Thin lubricants are necessary for light and accurate machinery. For high
speed machinery lubricants are given to the bearings under pressure by means of
pumps and it is called forced lubrication. This is to ensure steady of lubricants bet-
The flow rate of a pump and hence its performance relies significantly
pump is also controlled by the viscosity since the more viscous the
fluid is, the more power the pump needs. It determines the flow rate
EXPERIMENT
To determine the co-efficient of viscosity of a liquid by poiseuille's flow
clock. The capillary tube is attached to it by means of a short length of rubber tubing
provided with a pinch clip. The burette is mounted vertically.the capillary tube is arr-
Let V be the volume of a liquid of density flowing out through the capillary
tube of length 18 radius ‘r’ in t seconds. Let P be the difference of pressure between
the ends of the tube. If h1 and h2 are the initial and final pressure heads,
𝜋ʃ𝑔𝑟 4
∴n = × ℎ𝑡
8𝑙𝑣
The length l of the capillary tube is measured. The burette arranged vertically.
The capillary tube is attached to perfectly horizontal. The pinch clip is opened comp-
letely and the liquid is allowed to flow out . The time taken for the liquid level to
flow from 10cc to 20cc graduation is determined, Using stop watch. This is repeated
and the average time (t sec) is found. Here V = 10cc = 10 m. the initial and final
ℎ1 +ℎ2
Average pressure head (h) = . Hence ht is calculated .
2
The experiment is repeated for ranges 20-30 cc and 30-40 cc, The
value ht is calculated in each case. It is found to be nearly constant. The mean value
of ht is determined,
To determine the density of a liquid which does not mix with water
using U – tube.
If a vertical column of water of height h1 balances a vertical column of
liquid of height h2, relative density of the liquid =h1/h2.
Density of the liquid = R,D ×Density of water.
Density of water =103 kg/m3 .
The denses liquid (water) is poured through one limb till water rises to about
half the height of each limb of U-tube. Then the higher liquid is poured through the
other limb. So that the common level (surface of contact between the two liquids)
is well above the bend. The height of water column (h1) and the height of the liquid
column (h2) above the common level are measured. Hence the relative density (R-D)
Hare’s apparatus
One limb of the apparatus is dipped into a beaker of water and the other
limb into a beaker containing the liquid. Air is sucked out of the apparatus through
the rubber tube attached to the side tube and when the liquids are risen up to
suitable height in the limp, the pinch is closed. The height of water column h2 from
the respective levels in the beaker are noted, Hence relative density is calculated.
calculated. The microscope is focused at one end of the tube so that the image of
the top edge of the bore as in fig (a ). The reading of the vertical main scale and
vernier scale are noted. Hence total reading on the vertical scale is noted. By wor-
king the tangential screw of the vertical scale , the horizontal cross wire is made
tangential to the bottom edge of the bore. The reading is again taken. The differ-
ence between the readings gives the diameter of the tube in the vertical direction.
using vertical cross wire adjusted as in Fig (b). (Taking the reading of the horizontal
The diameter of the tube at the other end is also measured. Hence the
OBSERVATION
(1) Radius 'r' of the capillary tube using mercury
Value of one main scale division = 1/20 = 0.05 cm
Number of divisions on the vernier = 50
Least count = 0.05/50 = 0.001 cm
Microscope reading
cross wire Top/Left of bore Bottom/Right of bore Diameter
M.S.R V.S.R Total M.S.R V.S.R Total
Reading Reading
End 1 Horizontal 4.5 8 4.508 4.6 6 4.606 0 .098
Vertical 4.5 7 4.507 4.4 10 4.410 0 .97
End2 Horizontal 4.5 5 4.505 4.4 2 4.402 0.092
Vertical 4.5 7 4.507 4.4 5 4.405 0.102
Radius,r = 0.04925 cm
r = 0.04925× 10-2 m
EXPERIMENT NO.1
SAMPLE : WATER
Time of flow Pressure head
Range ht.cm.s
1 2 Mean(t) h1 h2 Mean
0-10 cc 35 32 33.5 62.5 52 57.25 1.9178×103
Mean 10-20 cc 41 41 41 52 41.5 46.6 1.916×103
20-30 cc 52 52 52 41.2 30.5 35.85 1.8642×103
height
30-40 cc 74 75 74.5 30.5 20 20 1.8811×103
=
1.8934 × 103 cm.s
= 18.934 ms
= 10-5 m3
𝜋ʃ𝑔𝑟 4
Co -efficient of viscosity, ŋ = × ht
8𝑙𝑣
SAMPLE : KEROSENE
1 10 12.2 .81967
2 5.7 7 .81428
3 7.4 9.2 .8043
4 4 4.7 .8510
Mean R D =.82231
𝜂 = 0.98836×10-3 Nsm-2
EXPERIMENT NO .3
Sl.No Height of h1
RD =
Water column h1 Liquid column h2 h2
1 14.1 15.3 .921
2 11 12.3 .874
3 8.6 9.3 .924
4 7.9 8.5 .929
Mean R D = .917
Density of Vinegar ʃ = .91 7×103 kg m3
𝜋ʃ𝑔𝑟 4
Co efficient of viscosity , ŋ = × ℎ𝑡
8𝑙𝑣
Where g = 9.8 m/s2 l = 50.5×10-2 m
ʃ = 103 kg/m3 r = 0.04925×10-2m
SAMPLE : VINEGAR
Range Time of flow Pressure head Height
1 2 Mean(t) h1 h2 Mean(h) cm.s
0-10 cc 29 30 29.5 62.5 52 57.25 1.688×103
10-20cc 36 37 36.5 52 41.5 46.6 1.700×103
20-30cc 48 48 48 42 30.5 35.85 1.720×103
30-40cc 67 65 66 30.5 20 25.25 1.665×103
= 16.9425× m.sec
Sl.No Height of h1
RD=
h2
Water column h1 Liquid column h2
1 15 15 1
2 20 20 1
3 25 25 1
4 30 30 1
Mean R D = 1
Density, ʃ = 1 × 103 kg m3
𝜋ʃ𝑔𝑟 4
Co - efficient of viscosity, ŋ = × ℎ𝑡
8𝑙𝑣
SAMPLE : MILK
Range Time of flow Pressure head Height
1 2 Mean(t) h1 h2 Mean(h) cm.s
0-10 cc 47 46 46.5 62.5 52 57.25 2.6621×103
10-20cc 57 56 56.5 52 41.5 46.6 2.6329×103
20-30cc 75 76 45.5 42 30.5 35.85 2.7066×103
30-40cc 106 105 105.5 30.5 20 25.25 2.6638×103
Mean R D = 1.028825
𝜂 = 1.17756×10-3 Nsm-2
ANALYSIS
temperature NSm-2
liquid like water , oil , kerosene , milk , vinegar etc. and find out their
But through our experimental results We can't find out any relationship
.
REFERENCE