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Settling Velocity of particles refers to the rate at which a particle sinks through a fluid under the influence of gravity. Check FAQs
vs=FD3πμviscosityd
vs - Settling Velocity of Particles?FD - Drag Force?μviscosity - Dynamic Viscosity?d - Diameter of a Spherical Particle?π - Archimedes' constant?

Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law Example

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Here is how the Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law equation looks like.

0.3201Edit=0.004Edit33.141610.2Edit0.0013Edit
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Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
vs=FD3πμviscosityd
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vs=0.004N3π10.2P0.0013m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
vs=0.004N33.141610.2P0.0013m
Next Step Convert Units
vs=0.004N33.14161.02Pa*s0.0013m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vs=0.00433.14161.020.0013
Next Step Evaluate
vs=0.32007027268355m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
vs=0.3201m/s

Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Settling Velocity of Particles
Settling Velocity of particles refers to the rate at which a particle sinks through a fluid under the influence of gravity.
Symbol: vs
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Drag Force
The Drag Force refers to the resisting force experienced by an particle moving through a fluid.
Symbol: FD
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Dynamic Viscosity
The Dynamic Viscosity refers to the property of a fluid that quantifies its internal resistance to flow when subjected to an external force or shear stress.
Symbol: μviscosity
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: P
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diameter of a Spherical Particle
The Diameter of a Spherical Particle is the distance across the sphere, passing through its center.
Symbol: d
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 Settling Velocity of Particles

​Go Settling Velocity given Frictional Drag
vs=2FDaCDρf
​Go Settling Velocity
vs=4[g](ρm-ρf)d3CDρf
​Go Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle
vs=4[g](Gs-1)d3CD
​Go Settling Velocity given Particle Reynold's Number
vs=μviscosityReρfd

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​Go Surface Loading with respect to Settling Velocity
R=864000vs

How to Evaluate Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law?

Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law evaluator uses Settling Velocity of Particles = Drag Force/(3*pi*Dynamic Viscosity*Diameter of a Spherical Particle) to evaluate the Settling Velocity of Particles, Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law formula is defined as the speed at which a particle falls through a fluid under the influence of gravity. Settling Velocity of Particles is denoted by vs symbol.

How to evaluate Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law, enter Drag Force (FD), Dynamic Viscosity viscosity) & Diameter of a Spherical Particle (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law

What is the formula to find Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law?
The formula of Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law is expressed as Settling Velocity of Particles = Drag Force/(3*pi*Dynamic Viscosity*Diameter of a Spherical Particle). Here is an example- 320.0703 = 0.004/(3*pi*1.02*0.0013).
How to calculate Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law?
With Drag Force (FD), Dynamic Viscosity viscosity) & Diameter of a Spherical Particle (d) we can find Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law using the formula - Settling Velocity of Particles = Drag Force/(3*pi*Dynamic Viscosity*Diameter of a Spherical Particle). This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
What are the other ways to Calculate Settling Velocity of Particles?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Settling Velocity of Particles-
  • Settling Velocity of Particles=sqrt((2*Drag Force)/(Projected Area of A Particle*Drag Coefficient*Mass Density of Fluid))OpenImg
  • Settling Velocity of Particles=sqrt((4*[g]*(Mass Density of Particles-Mass Density of Fluid)*Diameter of a Spherical Particle)/(3*Drag Coefficient*Mass Density of Fluid))OpenImg
  • Settling Velocity of Particles=sqrt((4*[g]*(Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle-1)*Diameter of a Spherical Particle)/(3*Drag Coefficient))OpenImg
Can the Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law be negative?
No, the Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law?
Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law can be measured.
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