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In Poiseuille's method of determination of viscosity , what is the physical quantity that requires greater accuracy in measurement ? Formula `eta = (pi P r^4)/(8 VI)`

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The inner radius of the capillary tube apperars with a 4th power in the equation . So if there is an error it becomes 4times . Hence inner radius must be measured with high accuracy.
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