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The Resistance Force Value is equal to the external load applied at equilibrium. Check FAQs
Fresistance=3πμVmeanDS
Fresistance - Resistance Force?μ - Dynamic Viscosity?Vmean - Mean Velocity?DS - Diameter of Sphere?π - Archimedes' constant?

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0.9709Edit=33.141610.2Edit10.1Edit10Edit
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Resistance Force on Spherical Surface Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Resistance Force on Spherical Surface?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fresistance=3πμVmeanDS
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fresistance=3π10.2P10.1m/s10m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Fresistance=33.141610.2P10.1m/s10m
Next Step Convert Units
Fresistance=33.14161.02Pa*s10.1m/s10m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fresistance=33.14161.0210.110
Next Step Evaluate
Fresistance=970.940625518462N
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Fresistance=0.970940625518461kN
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Fresistance=0.9709kN

Resistance Force on Spherical Surface Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Resistance Force
The Resistance Force Value is equal to the external load applied at equilibrium.
Symbol: Fresistance
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Dynamic Viscosity
The Dynamic Viscosity refers to the internal resistance of a fluid to flow when a force is applied.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: P
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Mean Velocity
Mean velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T.
Symbol: Vmean
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Diameter of Sphere
The Diameter of Sphere refers to the longest line that is inside the sphere and that passes through the center of the sphere.
Symbol: DS
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Other Formulas to find Resistance Force

​Go Resistance Force on Spherical Surface given Specific Weights
Fresistance=(π6)(DS3)(γf)

Other formulas in Laminar Flow around a Sphere Stokes’ Law category

​Go Diameter of Sphere given Resistance Force on Spherical Surface
DS=Fresistance3πμVmean
​Go Velocity of Sphere given Resistance Force on Spherical Surface
Vmean=Fresistance3πμDS
​Go Dynamic Viscosity of fluid given Resistance Force on Spherical Surface
μ=Fresistance3πDSVmean
​Go Terminal Fall Velocity
Vterminal=(DS218μ)(γf-S)

How to Evaluate Resistance Force on Spherical Surface?

Resistance Force on Spherical Surface evaluator uses Resistance Force = 3*pi*Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity*Diameter of Sphere to evaluate the Resistance Force, The Resistance Force on Spherical Surface is defined as the fluid with an external force against fluid force. Resistance Force is denoted by Fresistance symbol.

How to evaluate Resistance Force on Spherical Surface using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Resistance Force on Spherical Surface, enter Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Mean Velocity (Vmean) & Diameter of Sphere (DS) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Resistance Force on Spherical Surface

What is the formula to find Resistance Force on Spherical Surface?
The formula of Resistance Force on Spherical Surface is expressed as Resistance Force = 3*pi*Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity*Diameter of Sphere. Here is an example- 0.000971 = 3*pi*1.02*10.1*10.
How to calculate Resistance Force on Spherical Surface?
With Dynamic Viscosity (μ), Mean Velocity (Vmean) & Diameter of Sphere (DS) we can find Resistance Force on Spherical Surface using the formula - Resistance Force = 3*pi*Dynamic Viscosity*Mean Velocity*Diameter of Sphere. This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Resistance Force?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Resistance Force-
  • Resistance Force=(pi/6)*(Diameter of Sphere^3)*(Specific Weight of Liquid)OpenImg
Can the Resistance Force on Spherical Surface be negative?
Yes, the Resistance Force on Spherical Surface, measured in Force can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Resistance Force on Spherical Surface?
Resistance Force on Spherical Surface is usually measured using the Kilonewton[kN] for Force. Newton[kN], Exanewton[kN], Meganewton[kN] are the few other units in which Resistance Force on Spherical Surface can be measured.
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