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Viscosity Lab 1
Viscosity Lab 1
Question:
Do some fluids flow faster than other fluids?
Hypothesis:
Based on the four liquids chosen by your lab group make a prediction on which fluid will flow the
fastest and why. Which fluid will flow the slowest and why. Rank the fluids chosen from 1-4… 1 being
the fastest and “winner” of the race.
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Rank Fluids
1 – fastest flow rate
Materials:
Results:
Trial 1
Fluid Distance Time Rank (1-4)
Trial 2
Fluid Distance Time Rank (1-4)
Use the average time from trials 1 & 2 and place data into a bar graph displaying each liquid
and the time it took that liquid to travel 15cm.
Use graph paper for the final copy of the graph. Be sure the graph has a title, labels for each
axis, use a ruler to organize graph, and colour code or shade the bars in to represent each liquid.
Analysis:
1. How is the flow rate of a fluid related to the viscosity of the fluid?
2. Describe two sources of error that might have affected your results. What could you do to
reduce or eliminate the error?