Statement 1: Considering the equation, μ_a= τ/γ = Kγ^(n-1) , for pseudo plastic fluids, n<1 and they’re called Shear thinning liquids and dilatant fluids are called Shear thickening liquids as n>1. Statement 2: Cooked starch solution is a Shear thinning liquid and dairy cream is a Shear thickening liquid.

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Statement 1: Considering the equation, μ_a= τ/γ = Kγ^(n-1) , for pseudo plastic fluids, n<1 and they’re called Shear thinning liquids and dilatant fluids are called Shear thickening liquids as n>1.

Statement 2: Cooked starch solution is a Shear thinning liquid and dairy cream is a Shear thickening liquid.

(a) True, False

(b) True, True

(c) False, False

(d) False, True

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