Which outcome occurs when a non-Newtonian fluid experiences shear-thinning?

💡 Explanation

When a shear-thinning fluid is subjected to shear stress, the **viscosity decreases** because intermolecular alignment changes with shear rate exhibiting **thixotropy**; therefore resistance to flow reduces rather than increases, because no additional mechanical work is input.

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