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We have three beakers A, B and C containing glycerin, water and kerosene respectively. They are stirred vigorously and placed on a table. The liquid which comes to rest at the earliest is

Correct answer: A. Glycerin

  • A. Glycerin
  • B. Water
  • C. Kerosene
  • D. All of them at the same time

Explanation

Glycerin has the highest viscosity among the three, so it dissipates flow energy fastest and returns to rest quickest. Thus, glycerin is the correct option.

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