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When the temperature of a liquid rises, its viscosity does what?
AIt rises a lot
BIt stays fixed
CIt becomes infinite
DIt becomes lower
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. It becomes lower
Liquid atoms become more mobile on heating, so layers slide more easily and the coefficient decreases.
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