The terminal velocity of a copper ball of radius 2.0 mm falling througha tank of oil at 20 oC is 6.5 cm s-1. Compute the viscosity of the oil at 20 oC. Density of oil is 1.5 ×103 kg m-3. density of copper is 8.9 × 103 kg m-3.
Viscosity
The measure of the resistance of a fluid to flow is known as viscosity. Most fluids have some resistance to motion, the resistance provided by the fluid is called viscosity. This resistance is created by the force of attraction between the fluid molecules. If you pour water through a funnel, it flows easily and quickly, because it has very little resistance. But if you pour honey through a funnel, it may take a little time longer, as the density of honey is high.
Poiseuille's Law
The law of Poiseuille or Poiseuille's equation states that the pressure drop of an incompressible fluid especially a liquid in a laminar flow that passes through a cylindrical tube of length L, radius r, pressure gradient ΔP, and mainly depends on the viscosity of the fluid is nothing but the pressure difference of the layers of fluids. ΔP=P1-P2
Drag Forces
Forces that occur due to the movement of fluid are known as fluid mechanics. Following are the fluids present:
The terminal velocity of a copper ball of radius 2.0 mm falling through
a tank of oil at 20 oC is 6.5 cm s-1. Compute the viscosity of the oil at 20 oC. Density of oil is 1.5 ×103 kg m-3. density of copper is 8.9 × 103 kg m-3.
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