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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=4[g](Gs-1)d3CD
vs - Settling Velocity of Particles?Gs - Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle?d - Diameter of a Spherical Particle?CD - Drag Coefficient?[g] - Gravitational acceleration on Earth?

Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle Example

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Here is how the Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle equation looks like.

0.0049Edit=49.8066(2.7Edit-1)0.0013Edit31200Edit
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Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
vs=4[g](Gs-1)d3CD
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
vs=4[g](2.7-1)0.0013m31200
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
vs=49.8066m/s²(2.7-1)0.0013m31200
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
vs=49.8066(2.7-1)0.001331200
Next Step Evaluate
vs=0.00490721651131157m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
vs=0.0049m/s

Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle Formula Elements

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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.
Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle
The Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle is the ratio of its density to the density of water (at 4°C).
Symbol: Gs
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
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.
Drag Coefficient
The Drag Coefficient refers to the dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.
Symbol: CD
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Gravitational acceleration on Earth
Gravitational acceleration on Earth means that the velocity of an object in free fall will increase by 9.8 m/s2 every second.
Symbol: [g]
Value: 9.80665 m/s²
sqrt
A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number.
Syntax: sqrt(Number)

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​Go Settling Velocity given Drag Force as per Stokes Law
vs=FD3πμviscosityd

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How to Evaluate Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle?

Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle evaluator uses Settling Velocity of Particles = sqrt((4*[g]*(Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle-1)*Diameter of a Spherical Particle)/(3*Drag Coefficient)) to evaluate the Settling Velocity of Particles, The Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle 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 with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle, enter Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle (Gs), Diameter of a Spherical Particle (d) & Drag Coefficient (CD) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle

What is the formula to find Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle?
The formula of Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle is expressed as Settling Velocity of Particles = sqrt((4*[g]*(Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle-1)*Diameter of a Spherical Particle)/(3*Drag Coefficient)). Here is an example- 0.004907 = sqrt((4*[g]*(2.7-1)*0.0013)/(3*1200)).
How to calculate Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle?
With Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle (Gs), Diameter of a Spherical Particle (d) & Drag Coefficient (CD) we can find Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle using the formula - Settling Velocity of Particles = sqrt((4*[g]*(Specific Gravity of Spherical Particle-1)*Diameter of a Spherical Particle)/(3*Drag Coefficient)). This formula also uses Gravitational acceleration on Earth constant(s) and Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
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=(Dynamic Viscosity*Reynold Number)/(Mass Density of Fluid*Diameter of a Spherical Particle)OpenImg
Can the Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle be negative?
No, the Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle?
Settling Velocity with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle 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 with respect to Specific Gravity of Particle can be measured.
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