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Shear thinning and shear thickening liquids

Diagram showing the shear thinning and shear thickening liquids.

Some liquids behave differently when stress is applied (application of force). Shear thickening liquids increase in viscosity as stress increases. Shear thinning liquids decrease in viscosity as stress increases.

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