Viscosity: Why Honey Flows Slower Than Water

Sticky Science: Viscosity measures how thick or resistant to flow a liquid is.
Honey’s Drag: Honey has high viscosity because its molecules cling tightly together.
Water’s Freedom: Water flows quickly since its molecules slip past each other more easily.
Temperature Effect: Heating honey lowers its viscosity, making it pour faster.
Cold Trap: Cooling honey raises viscosity, slowing it to a sticky crawl.
Everyday Examples: Syrup, ketchup, and oil all have different viscosities you can feel.
Speed Check: Low-viscosity liquids like water spread fast, while high-viscosity ones ooze.
Industrial Use: Engineers rely on viscosity to design engines, lubricants, and paints.
Nature’s Balance: Blood has just the right viscosity—too thick or thin would cause health problems.
Flow Lesson: Viscosity shows how molecular stickiness shapes the way liquids move.