Viscosity index improver (like polystyrene or polyisobutylene) is added
to lubricant to
(A) Reduce its viscosity
(B) Increase its viscosity
(C) Reduce the variation in its viscosity with temperature
(D) Increase the variation in its viscosity with temperature

1 Answer

Answer :

(C) Reduce the variation in its viscosity with temperature

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