Question: Q 3 . ( 5 points ) A rotating viscometer consists of two concentric cylinders - a stationary inner cylinder of radius Ri and an

Q3.(5 points) A rotating viscometer consists of two concentric cylinders-a stationary inner
cylinder of radius Ri and an outer cylinder of inside radius Ro rotating at angular velocity (rotation
rate)o. In the tiny gap between the two cylinders is the fluid whose viscosity () is to be
measured. The length of the cylinders (into the page in the below schematic) is L.L is large such
that end effects are negligible (we can treat this as a two-dimensional problem). Torque (T) is
required to rotate the inner cylinder at a constant speed. Showing all your work and algebra,
generate an approximate expression of T as a function of the other variables. Hint: See lecture
notes.
Q 3 . ( 5 points ) A rotating viscometer consists

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