A fluid is termed as the Newtonian fluid, when the shear stress is _________________ the velocity gradient ?

Correct answer: C. Directly proportional to

  • A. Independent of
  • B. Inversely proportional to
  • C. Directly proportional to
  • D. None of these

Explanation

For a Newtonian fluid, shear stress follows Newton's law of viscosity, τ = μ(du/dy), so it is directly proportional to the velocity gradient at constant viscosity. Non-Newtonian fluids do not maintain this linear relationship.

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