The ratio of absolute viscosity to mass density is known as A. specific viscosity B. viscosity index C. kinematic viscosity D. coefficient of viscosity

specific viscosity
viscosity index
kinematic viscosity
coefficient of viscosity

The correct answer is C. kinematic viscosity.

Kinematic viscosity is a dimensionless quantity defined as the ratio of absolute viscosity to mass density. It is a measure of how easily a fluid flows. A fluid with a high kinematic viscosity will flow more slowly than a fluid with a low kinematic viscosity.

Absolute viscosity is a measure of the resistance of a fluid to flow. It is defined as the ratio of the shear stress to the rate of strain.

Mass density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume of a substance. It is defined as the mass per unit volume.

Specific viscosity is a dimensionless quantity defined as the ratio of the absolute viscosity of a fluid to the absolute viscosity of a reference fluid. It is used to compare the viscosities of different fluids.

Viscosity index is a measure of how much the viscosity of a fluid changes with temperature. It is a dimensionless number that is used to classify oils.