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Viscosity of gases. .. with temperature, whereas viscosity of liquids . . . with temperature (increases / decreases)
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Solution
increases; decreases
Most fluids offer resistance to their motion. This is like internal mechanical friction, known as viscosity. Viscosity of gases increases with temperature, while viscosity of liquids decreases with temperature
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