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If the dynamic viscosity of a fluid is 0.5 poise and specific gravity is 0.5, then the kinematic viscosity of that fluid in stokes is

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If the dynamic viscosity of a fluid is 0.5 poise and specific gravity is 0.5, then the kinematic viscosity of that fluid in stokes is
  • A0.25
  • B0.50
  • C1.0
  • Dnone of the above
Correct answer: C
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1.0
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V=dynamic viscosity /density of water

1poise= 0.1Ns/m2

0.5poise=0.1×0.5=0.05

Specific gravity=density of water /density of some known fluid

Water=1000kg/m3

Density of water = 0.5×1000=500

0.05/500=0.001

1 stoke = 0.001 m2 / sec

Ans = 1