Following recent discussion at FRIAM, see
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-Newtonian_fluid in which different
properties of fluids manifest in different behavior (phenomena)
depending on stress and strain (external forces) and in the case of
cornstarch suspensions, on concentration. Viscosities are not constant
in these fluids.
So when it comes to the emergence of the solid behavior of cornstarch
slurries, I'm not sure external forces qualify as a property. Can
anyone clarify?
Thanks,
Robert
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