Highly viscous liquids & pastes are agitated by________________?

Correct answer: C. Multiple blade paddles

  • A. Propellers
  • B. Turbine agitators
  • C. Multiple blade paddles
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Highly viscous liquids and pastes need broad-surface, high-torque agitation, supplied by multiple-blade paddles. Propellers and turbines are better suited to lower-viscosity fluids and can lose effectiveness in pastes.

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