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In general, fluidity is the term used to refer to the ability of a fluid to flow. It's the reciprocal of viscosity, which is the resistance of a fluid to deform when subjected to either shear or extensional forces. It (viscosity) is often thought of as the "thickness" of a fluid.
Consider that a gas is a fluid just as a liquid is, and a gas is "more fluid" than a liquid. It (the gas) has a greater ability to "flow" than a liquid. Gas atoms or molecules "stick together" less than the atoms or molecules of a liquid. We don't use the term fluidity much in engineering, but stick to viscosity, which is linked below.
Solid:
A solid's ability to flow is called plasticity. Examples of this process would be the earth's mantle, which is solid material that flows underneath the Earth's crust.
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What is a substance that does not allow electricity to pass through it easily?
Insulators - they cannot allow electricity to flow through them as they have no mobile charge carriers present. Insulators - they cannot allow electricity to flow through them as they have no mobile charge carriers present.
Why are liquids more fluid than solids?
A liquid is a fluid. Unlike a solid, the molecules in a liquid have a much greater freedom to move. The forces that bind the molecules together in a solid are only temporary in a liquid, allowing a liquid to flow while a solid remains rigid.
What is an example of conduction?
An example of conduction is a metal spoon in a cup of hot water.an electric current flowing through water
Why can't solids flow?
the atoms and molecules are packed so close together there is no room for them to pass through each other
Any material that can flow is a?
liquid
Why liquid substances have the ability to permit the flow of current through them?
First off, not all liquids allow current to flow through them, some are great insulators and allow no current flow. The amount of free electrons in the liquid determines whether or not this can happen. it is all about the molecule makeup of the liquid. The more free electrons the better current flow capabilities. Mercury is one of the best conductors, De-ionized water is electrically neutral and does a poor job and is almost an insulator, hope this answer works.
What does movement of molecules in a liquid allow the liquid to do?
Flow
What are 9 special properties of matter with definition?
· Elasticity-ability to return to its original shape or size after stretching · Flexibility- ability to bend up to a certain degree without breaking · Malleability-ability to be formed or shaped by pressure such as hammering · Ductility-ability to be drawn into thin wires. Example: aluminum · Brittleness-ability of a material to easily break · Luster- how shiny an object is · Solubility-ability to be dissolved in another substance · Viscosity- ability of a liquid to resist to flow · Volatility- ability to vaporize easily · Conductivity- ability to allow the flow of energy/electricity · Porosity- ability to allow liquid/gas to pass through. Example: clothes
Can you liquid flow through a pipe?
of course liquid can flow through a pipe?
Why is a liquid able flow?
a liquid is able to flow because its freely moving particles allow liquid to flow from place to place
Can a rock have small spaces but not allow water to flow through?
Yes, it can have porosity, or pore spaces, but may not have permeability, or the ability for a fluid to flow through connected pore spaces.
A materials ability to allow heat to flow is what?
conductivity
The viscosity of a liquid is best defined as its?
On Study Island its like, resistance to flow.
What is the plasticity of the mantle?
It is the ability of the mantle (solid) to flow like liquid.
What does viscosity mean for a liquid?
It is the ability of the liquid to flow. The higher the viscosity, the less the ability to flow. For example, oil is more viscous than water; honey is more viscous than oil.
How liquids flow?
Liquids flow because they have the ability to resist compression. The rate at which it flows depends on the viscosity of the liquid.
How does the strength of liquids intermolecular forces affect its viscosity?
liquid's particles are not as close as to that of the solid the very reason why it cannot be held.because of this ability of liquid to flow, it affects the forces of a liquid to flow thoroughly.
