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Q. The main cause of viscosity is

Mechanical Properties of Fluids

Solution:

When the inter-molecular forces of attraction are strong within a liquid, there is a viscosity. Cohesive forces are attractive forces exist between molecules of the same substance. So, cohesive forces are the main cause of viscosity. Adhesive forces are attractive force between unlike molecules.