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Non-Newtonian fluid
A non-Newtonian fluid is a fluid whose viscosity behavior changes when a shear force is applied to it.
Unlike Newtonian fluids, where the viscosity remains constant, the viscosity of non-Newtonian fluids can change depending on factors such as shear rate, shear force, and time. This causes them to have different flow behaviors, which can be viscoelastic or thixotropic.
A well-known example of a non-Newtonian liquid is cornmeal and water, which is liquid when moving slowly but becomes a solid when moving quickly.
Non-Newtonian fluids have practical applications in various fields such as the food industry, paints and coatings, lubricants and oil production.
Unlike Newtonian fluids, where the viscosity remains constant, the viscosity of non-Newtonian fluids can change depending on factors such as shear rate, shear force, and time. This causes them to have different flow behaviors, which can be viscoelastic or thixotropic.
A well-known example of a non-Newtonian liquid is cornmeal and water, which is liquid when moving slowly but becomes a solid when moving quickly.
Non-Newtonian fluids have practical applications in various fields such as the food industry, paints and coatings, lubricants and oil production.
