A viscosity index (VI) measures the changes in a fluid's viscosity as a function of what quantity? A. density B. pressure C. temperature D. velocity
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The Viscosity Index (VI) is an arbitrary measure of a fluid's change in viscosity with temperature. A higher VI indicates a smaller change in viscosity with temperature, meaning the fluid maintains its viscosity more consistently across a range of temperatures. Show more…
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