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With increase in temperature the viscosity of:

a
both gases and liquids increases
b
both gases and liquids decreases
c
gases increases and of liquids decreases
d
gases decreases and of liquids increases

detailed solution

Correct option is C

viscosity of liquids decreases with increase in temperature due to decrease in cohesive force between the molecules. where as viscosity of gases will be increased with increase in transfer of momentum of molecules.

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