Flow between 2 Plates (Example)

du V
Shear stress anywhere between plates τ = µ dy = µ B
µ = 0.1 N ⋅ s / m 2 2 3m / s
τ = (0.1 N ⋅ s / m )( )
V = 3 m/s 0 .02 m
B = 0.02 m = 15 N / m 2
y Moving plate u=V
V
τ
u( y) =
V
y on Shear
B B fluid
τ
x
Fixed plate u=0
More about Viscosity

 Kinematic viscosity

µ
ν=
ρ
Units of ν are m2/s or cm2/s
(1 cm2/s = 1 Stoke)