Question 167General Subjects - Assistant Engineer

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Which characteristic or condition will have the greatest effect on increasing a hydraulic oil's viscosity?

AVacuum
BPressure
CCloud point
DPour point
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) Pressure. Increasing the pressure on a hydraulic oil will cause its viscosity to increase. This is because pressure has a direct effect on the molecular structure of the oil, causing the molecules to pack more closely together, which increases the oil's resistance to flow. In contrast, the other options - vacuum (A), cloud point (C), and pour point (D) - do not have a direct effect on increasing the viscosity of a hydraulic oil.

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