Given a fluid with a dynamic viscosity of 0.5 poise and a specific gravity of 0.5, what is its kinematic viscosity expressed in stokes?

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17 Jan 2019
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Kinematic viscosity (in stokes) is calculated by dividing dynamic viscosity (in poise) by the fluid's density relative to water (specific gravity). Here, kinematic viscosity = 0.5 poise / 0.5 = 1.0 stokes.

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