For liquids, viscosity decreases with an increase in temperature due to weaker intermolecular forces.
The increase in temperature
Asked in Civil Engg GA 24 2023 CO 1505 2024 · Topic: Physical Properties of Materials (Viscosity and Surface Tension)
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Answer: B. decreases the viscosity of a liquid
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