How does the viscosity of a gas change as the temperature rises?

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17 Jan 2019
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28 May 2026

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The viscosity of a gas increases with temperature because higher temperatures cause gas molecules to move more rapidly, leading to greater momentum exchange and thus higher viscosity. It does not decrease or remain unchanged with temperature, and pressure effects are minimal except under extreme conditions.

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