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A student wants to determine the coefficient of viscosity (η) of a given viscous liquid using the method of measuring the terminal velocity of a spherical body falling through the liquid. The sphere has a radius (r) of 0.02 m and a density (ρ) of 1000 kg/m³. The density of the liquid (ρ0) is 1200 kg/m³, and the acceleration due to gravity (g) is 9.81 m/s². The measured terminal velocity of the sphere in the liquid is 0.1 m/s. Calculate the coefficient of viscosity (η) of the given viscous liquid.

Option: 1

1.60Ns/m2


Option: 2

8.70Ns/m2


Option: 3

0.8Ns/m2


Option: 4

4.36Ns/m2


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The terminal velocity (vt) of a spherical body falling through a viscous liquid is given by the following equation:

v_t=\frac{2 \cdot\left(\rho-\rho_0\right) \cdot g \cdot r^2}{9 \cdot \eta}

Where:

vt is the terminal velocity of the sphere

ρ is the density of the sphere

ρ0 is the density of the liquid g is the acceleration due to gravity

r is the radius of the sphere

η is the coefficient of viscosity of the liquid

We are given:

Sphere radius (r) = 0.02 m

Sphere density (ρ) = 1000 kg/m³

Liquid density (ρ0) = 1200 kg/m³

Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.81 m/s²

Terminal velocity (vt) = 0.1 m/s

Let’s rearrange the equation to solve for the coefficient of viscosity (η):

\eta=\frac{2 \cdot\left(\rho-\rho_0\right) \cdot g \cdot r^2}{9 \cdot v_t}

Now, substitute the given values:

\begin{gathered} \eta=\frac{2 \cdot\left(1000 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3-1200 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3\right) \cdot 9.81 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2 \cdot(0.02 \mathrm{~m})^2}{9 \cdot 0.1 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}} \\ \eta=\frac{2 \cdot\left(-200 \mathrm{~kg} / \mathrm{m}^3\right) \cdot 9.81 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}^2 \cdot 0.0004 \mathrm{~m}^2}{0.9 \mathrm{~m} / \mathrm{s}} \\ \eta=\frac{-3.9248 \mathrm{Ns} / \mathrm{m}^2}{0.9 \mathrm{~kg} /(\mathrm{ms})} \\ \eta \approx-4.36 \mathrm{Ns} / \mathrm{m}^2 \end{gathered}

Since viscosity cannot be negative, it seems there might be an error or discrepancy in the given values or measurements. Please double-check the data provided for accuracy. Therefore, the correct option is D.

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Pankaj Sanodiya

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