Question
A solid spherical bead of lead (uniform density = 11000 kg/m3) of diameter d = 0.1 mm sinks with a constant velocity V in a large stagnant pool of a liquid (dynamic viscosity = 1.1 × 10-3 kg∙m-1∙s-1). The coefficient of drag is given by , where the Reynolds number (Re) is defined on the basis of the diameter of the bead. The drag force acting on the bead is expressed as where ρ is the density of the liquid. Neglect the buoyancy force. Using g = 10 m/s2, the velocity V is __________ m/s.
Options :
1/24
1/6
1/18
1/12
Answer :
1/18
Solution :
Drag force,
Dynamic viscosity, μ = 1.1 × 10-3 kg∙m-1∙s-1
Density of bead ρ = 11000 kg/m3, d = 0.1 mm
Buoyant force Fb = 0, W = weight of body
The net force on the body sinking is :
W - Fb = D ⇒ W = D
Weight of the sphere bead W = mg = Volume × density × g
Volume of sphere = =
W =
For Drag force calculation we need to calculate :
Reynolds number Re = =
Re = ρV/11
,
D = = 132.V.
Now, W = D
= 132 x V
V = =
V = 1/18 m/s
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