The frictional force in fluids caused by movement through the fluid is due to viscosity.Viscosity describes a liquid's resistance to flow.The coefficient of viscosity indicates how resistant a fluid is to flowing. Liquids become less viscous as their temperature increases.
Viscosity
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Specification: Edexcel Physics (8PH0), AS-level, Topic 4: Materials, statement 52. Topic: Fluids.
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