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Power Law Fluid
Non-Newtonian fluid that demonstrates a non-linear shear rate vs. shear stress plot that starts from the origin.
Depending on the flow behavior exponent, its viscosity may increase (thickening at n> 1) or decrease (thinning at n<1) as shear is introduced.
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