Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle Formula

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Sedimentation Coefficient is defined as the ratio of a particle's sedimentation velocity to the applied acceleration causing the sedimentation. Check FAQs
s=vta
s - Sedimentation Coefficient?vt - Sedimentation Speed?a - Applied Acceleration?

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0.0241Edit=4.1Edit1.7E-14Edit
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Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
s=vta
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
s=4.1mm/s1.7E-14m/s²
Next Step Convert Units
s=0.0041m/s1.7E-14m/s²
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
s=0.00411.7E-14
Next Step Evaluate
s=241176470588.235s
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
s=0.0241176470588235Sv
LAST Step Rounding Answer
s=0.0241Sv

Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle Formula Elements

Variables
Sedimentation Coefficient
Sedimentation Coefficient is defined as the ratio of a particle's sedimentation velocity to the applied acceleration causing the sedimentation.
Symbol: s
Measurement: TimeUnit: Sv
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Sedimentation Speed
Sedimentation Speed is the rate at which a particle sinks or settles within a heterogeneous mixture.
Symbol: vt
Measurement: SpeedUnit: mm/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Applied Acceleration
Applied Acceleration is defined as the rate of change in velocity of a particle to the change in time. It can be either gravitational acceleration or more commonly centrifugal acceleration.
Symbol: a
Measurement: AccelerationUnit: m/s²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle?

Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle evaluator uses Sedimentation Coefficient = Sedimentation Speed/Applied Acceleration to evaluate the Sedimentation Coefficient, The Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle characterizes its sedimentation during centrifugation. It is defined as the ratio of the sedimentation velocity of a particle to the applied acceleration causing the sedimentation. Sedimentation Coefficient is denoted by s symbol.

How to evaluate Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle, enter Sedimentation Speed (vt) & Applied Acceleration (a) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle

What is the formula to find Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle?
The formula of Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle is expressed as Sedimentation Coefficient = Sedimentation Speed/Applied Acceleration. Here is an example- 2.4E-15 = 0.0041/1.7E-14.
How to calculate Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle?
With Sedimentation Speed (vt) & Applied Acceleration (a) we can find Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle using the formula - Sedimentation Coefficient = Sedimentation Speed/Applied Acceleration.
Can the Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle be negative?
Yes, the Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle, measured in Time can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle?
Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle is usually measured using the Svedberg[Sv] for Time. Second[Sv], Millisecond[Sv], Microsecond[Sv] are the few other units in which Sedimentation Coefficient of Particle can be measured.
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