Physics of Slime Quiz

What are polymer chains in slime?

• Short chains of molecules

• Long chains of molecules

• Chains of atoms

• Chains of proteins

What are the viscoelastic properties of slime?

• Viscoelastic

• Solid

• Sticky

• Elastic

How is slime classified as a non-Newtonian fluid?

• Viscosity and flow behavior change under different conditions

• Slime does not change its flow behavior

• Slime has a constant viscosity

• Slime is a Newtonian fluid

What is shear-thinning behavior in slime?

• Property of slime to become more viscous or flow less easily when subjected to shear stress or agitation.

• Property of slime to become less viscous or flow more easily when subjected to shear stress or agitation.

• Property of slime to remain unchanged in viscosity when subjected to shear stress or agitation.

• Property of slime to solidify when subjected to shear stress or agitation.

What is the role of borax in slime?

• Borax is a preservative in slime.

• Borax gives slime its color.

• Borax is used to make slime more liquidy.

• Borax acts as a cross-linking agent in slime.

How do polymer chains contribute to the texture of slime?

• Polymer chains create a flexible and stretchy material.

• Polymer chains make slime sticky and gooey.

• Polymer chains have no effect on the texture of slime.

• Polymer chains make slime hard and brittle.

What happens to the viscosity of slime when it is stretched?

• Viscosity becomes solid

• Viscosity increases

• Viscosity remains the same

• Viscosity decreases

Why does slime become more liquid-like when pressure is applied?

• The polymer chains in the slime are forced closer together.

• The slime undergoes a chemical reaction when pressure is applied.

• The slime becomes more solid when pressure is applied.

• The slime absorbs more water when pressure is applied.

What are some other examples of non-Newtonian fluids?

• juice, soda, coffee

• milk, honey, vinegar

• ketchup, toothpaste, mayonnaise, yogurt, blood

• water, oil, air

How does borax help in cross-linking the polymer chains in slime?

• Borax has no effect on the polymer chains.

• Borax repels the polymer chains.

• Borax forms bonds between the polymer chains.

• Borax breaks down the polymer chains.