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The coefficient of viscosity for hot air is

AGreater than the coefficient of viscosity for cold air
Correct Answer
BSmaller than the coefficient of viscosity for cold air
CSame as the coefficient of viscosity for cold air
DIncreases or decreases depending on the external pressure

Solution

Cold air is significantly more viscous, but the viscosity of air is so low that you'd really never notice it anyway.Hot air feels more viscous, it's probably because hot air tends to have more water vapor in it, and humid air tends to feel thicker.


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