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The coefficient of viscosity (η) of a liquid is given by Poiseuille's formula: F = η A (dv/dx), where F is force, A is area, dv/dx is velocity gradient. What are the dimensions of η?

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  • AM L^-1 T^-1
  • BM L T^-1
  • CM L^-2 T^-1
  • DM L² T^-2
Explanation

From F = η A (dv/dx), we have η = F / (A * dv/dx). Dimensions of Force [F] = M L T^-2. Dimensions of Area [A] = L². Dimensions of velocity gradient [dv/dx] = [L T^-1] / [L] = T^-1. So, dimensions of η = [M L T^-2] / ([L²] * [T^-1]) = [M L^-1 T^-1].

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