An experiment is conducted to determine the coefficient of viscosity (η) of a viscous liquid by measuring the terminal velocity of a spherical body falling through the liquid. The sphere used in the experiment has a radius (r) of 0.03 m and a density (ρ) of 800 kg/m³. The density of the liquid (ρ0) is 1000 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 0.08 m/s. Calculate the coefficient of viscosity (η) of the given viscous liquid.
4.90Ns/m2
8.70Ns/m2
0.8Ns/m2
4.6Ns/m2
The terminal velocity (vt) of a spherical body falling through a viscous liquid is given by the following equation:
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) = 0.03 m
Sphere density (ρ) = 800 kg/m³
Liquid density (ρ0) = 1000 kg/m³
Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.81 m/s²
Terminal velocity (vt) = 0.08 m/s
Let’s rearrange the equation to solve for the coefficient of viscosity (η):
Now, substitute the given values:
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 A. article
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