The slowing of the wind due to the random motion of air molecules is called ____.
A)eddy viscosity
B)mechanical turbulence
C)molecular viscosity
D)convective turbulence
E)kinetic viscosity

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The slowing of the wind due to the random motion of air molecules is referred to as molecular viscosity. This term specifically describes the internal friction within a fluid (in this case, air) that arises from the molecular motion and interaction, leading to the diffusion of momentum.

The Slowing of the Wind Due to the Random Motion