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Specific Gravity of Sediment is the ratio of the density of sediment particles to the density of water. Check FAQs
G=(vs(g18)((D)2ν))+1
G - Specific Gravity of Sediment?vs - Settling Velocity?g - Acceleration due to Gravity?D - Diameter?ν - Kinematic Viscosity?

Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle Example

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1Edit=(1.5Edit(9.8Edit18)((10Edit)210.2Edit))+1
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Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
G=(vs(g18)((D)2ν))+1
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
G=(1.5m/s(9.8m/s²18)((10m)210.2St))+1
Next Step Convert Units
G=(1.5m/s(9.8m/s²18)((10m)20.001m²/s))+1
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
G=(1.5(9.818)((10)20.001))+1
Next Step Evaluate
G=1.00002810204082
LAST Step Rounding Answer
G=1

Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle Formula Elements

Variables
Specific Gravity of Sediment
Specific Gravity of Sediment is the ratio of the density of sediment particles to the density of water.
Symbol: G
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Settling Velocity
Settling Velocity is defined as the terminal velocity of a particle in still fluid.
Symbol: vs
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Acceleration due to Gravity
Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.
Symbol: g
Measurement: AccelerationUnit: m/s²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Diameter
Diameter is a straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere.
Symbol: D
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Kinematic Viscosity
The Kinematic Viscosity is an atmospheric variable defined as the ratio between the dynamic viscosity μ and the density ρ of the fluid.
Symbol: ν
Measurement: Kinematic ViscosityUnit: St
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Specific Gravity of Sediment

​Go Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity
G=(vs)2(43)gDCD+1
​Go Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity within Transition Zone
G=((vs)10.714g(D)1.6/(13.88(ν)0.6))+1
​Go Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity for Modified Hazen's Equation
G=(vs60.6D((3T)+70100))+1

Other formulas in Specific Gravity of Particle category

​Go Specific Gravity of Particle when Settling Velocity for Turbulent Settling is Considered
Gp=(vs1.8g(G-1)D)2+1

How to Evaluate Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle?

Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle evaluator uses Specific Gravity of Sediment = (Settling Velocity/((Acceleration due to Gravity/18)*((Diameter)^2/Kinematic Viscosity)))+1 to evaluate the Specific Gravity of Sediment, The Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle formula is defined as the ratio of density of substance to density of given reference material, when we have a prior information of settling velocity. Specific Gravity of Sediment is denoted by G symbol.

How to evaluate Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle, enter Settling Velocity (vs), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Diameter (D) & Kinematic Viscosity (ν) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle

What is the formula to find Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle?
The formula of Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle is expressed as Specific Gravity of Sediment = (Settling Velocity/((Acceleration due to Gravity/18)*((Diameter)^2/Kinematic Viscosity)))+1. Here is an example- 1.000028 = (1.5/((9.8/18)*((10)^2/0.00102)))+1.
How to calculate Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle?
With Settling Velocity (vs), Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Diameter (D) & Kinematic Viscosity (ν) we can find Specific Gravity of Particle given Settling Velocity of Spherical Particle using the formula - Specific Gravity of Sediment = (Settling Velocity/((Acceleration due to Gravity/18)*((Diameter)^2/Kinematic Viscosity)))+1.
What are the other ways to Calculate Specific Gravity of Sediment?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Specific Gravity of Sediment-
  • Specific Gravity of Sediment=(Settling Velocity)^2/(((4/3)*Acceleration due to Gravity*Diameter)/Coefficient of Drag)+1OpenImg
  • Specific Gravity of Sediment=((Settling Velocity)^(1/0.714)/(Acceleration due to Gravity*(Diameter)^(1.6))/(13.88*(Kinematic Viscosity)^(0.6)))+1OpenImg
  • Specific Gravity of Sediment=(Settling Velocity/(60.6*Diameter*(((3*Temperature)+70)/100)))+1OpenImg
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