The viscosity of liquids _________ with increase in temperature.

Depends on the type of liquid

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Increases

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Remains same

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Decreases

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Solution

The correct option is C
Remains same

When a liquid is heated, the kinetic energy of its molecules increases and the intermolecular attraction becomes weaker. Hence, the viscosity of a liquid decreases with increase in its temperature.

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