Stokes Force Formula

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Stokes' drag is a frictional force acting on the interface between the fluid layer and the adjacent layer of the spherical object. Check FAQs
Fd=6πRμνf
Fd - Stokes' Drag?R - Radius of The Spherical Object?μ - Dynamic Viscosity Fluid?νf - Velocity of Fluid?π - Archimedes' constant?

Stokes Force Example

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Here is how the Stokes Force equation looks like.

53.04Edit=63.14161.01Edit0.0796Edit35Edit
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Stokes Force Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Fd=6πRμνf
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Fd=6π1.01m0.0796Pa*s35m/s
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Fd=63.14161.01m0.0796Pa*s35m/s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Fd=63.14161.010.079635
Next Step Evaluate
Fd=53.0400114253811N
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Fd=53.04N

Stokes Force Formula Elements

Variables
Constants
Stokes' Drag
Stokes' drag is a frictional force acting on the interface between the fluid layer and the adjacent layer of the spherical object.
Symbol: Fd
Measurement: ForceUnit: N
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of The Spherical Object
Radius of the spherical object is the length of a straight line segment drawn from the center of the spherical object to any point on its surface.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Dynamic Viscosity Fluid
Dynamic Viscosity Fluid is the measure of fluid's resistance to flow when an external shear force is applied between the layers of fluid.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Dynamic ViscosityUnit: Pa*s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Velocity of Fluid
Velocity of Fluid is denoted as the the rate of change of fluid layer in a specified time frame relative to the spherical object.
Symbol: νf
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
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

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How to Evaluate Stokes Force?

Stokes Force evaluator uses Stokes' Drag = 6*pi*Radius of The Spherical Object*Dynamic Viscosity Fluid*Velocity of Fluid to evaluate the Stokes' Drag, Stokes force or Stokes drag refers to the frictional force experienced by a small, spherical object moving at a slow velocity through a high viscous fluid. Stokes drag is the resistance the high viscous fluid provides due to its own internal friction. The force depends on the object's size, the fluid's viscosity, and the object's velocity. It's a crucial concept in understanding the behavior of small particles in fluids and is used in various applications, from analyzing blood flow to predicting the settling rate of dust particles in air. Stokes' Drag is denoted by Fd symbol.

How to evaluate Stokes Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Stokes Force, enter Radius of The Spherical Object (R), Dynamic Viscosity Fluid ) & Velocity of Fluid f) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Stokes Force

What is the formula to find Stokes Force?
The formula of Stokes Force is expressed as Stokes' Drag = 6*pi*Radius of The Spherical Object*Dynamic Viscosity Fluid*Velocity of Fluid. Here is an example- 53.04001 = 6*pi*1.01*0.0796*35.
How to calculate Stokes Force?
With Radius of The Spherical Object (R), Dynamic Viscosity Fluid ) & Velocity of Fluid f) we can find Stokes Force using the formula - Stokes' Drag = 6*pi*Radius of The Spherical Object*Dynamic Viscosity Fluid*Velocity of Fluid. This formula also uses Archimedes' constant .
Can the Stokes Force be negative?
No, the Stokes Force, measured in Force cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Stokes Force?
Stokes Force is usually measured using the Newton[N] for Force. Exanewton[N], Meganewton[N], Kilonewton[N] are the few other units in which Stokes Force can be measured.
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