What Is Fluid Friction

Fluid friction describes the friction between layers of a viscous fluid that are moving relative to each other.

What is fluid friction Class 8?

Frictional force exerted by liquids and gases is called fluid friction.

What are five examples of fluid friction?

• Air pushing against your hand when you stick it out the window of a car (external)
• Water pushing against a swimmer’s body as they move through it (external)
• The movement of your coffee as you stir it with a spoon (external)
• Sucking water through a straw (internal)
• Submarine moving through water (external)