How to Investigate Viscosity

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Mark a starting and finishing line on all of the plates with a crayon.

   The lines should be about a palm space away from each other.
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   Step 2: Place honey

   , Measure the amount of time it takes for the liquid to get to the finishing line with a stopwatch. , Try to get as much liquid back in as you can, so that you can reuse it. , Heat for 10 seconds. , Time the amount of time it takes for the liquid to get to the finishing line. , Notice that the viscosity decreased when you heated up the liquid.
   
   This is useful for scientists to know when making lubricating oils, as it means that in cold temperatures the viscosity will decrease, so they have to improve the lubricating properties to cope with the cold.
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   Step 3: oil and water each into their own cup.

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   Step 4: Tip the glass on its side

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   Step 5: making sure that the lip of the glass is on the starting line.

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   Step 6: Drain the liquids back into their cup.

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   Step 7: Heat each cup of liquid in the microwave.

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   Step 8: Pour each hot liquid from the starting line again.

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   Step 9: Compare your results.

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