The SI Units for Viscosity Are N·s/m²

question 45

Multiple Choice

The SI units for viscosity are N·s/m².Another commonly used unit for viscosity is the poise,where 10 poise = 1 N·s/m².The poise is a fairly large unit,and it is more common to use the centipoise.Which of the following is equal to the centipoise?

• A)10−³ N·s/m²
• B)10−² N·s/m²
• C)10−¹ N·s/m²
• D)10² N·s/m²

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