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Mean velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T. Check FAQs
Vmean=FDACDρ0.5
Vmean - Mean Velocity?FD - Drag Force?A - Cross Sectional Area of Pipe?CD - Coefficient of Drag?ρ - Density of Fluid?

Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force Example

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Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vmean=FDACDρ0.5
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vmean=1.1kN20.011000kg/m³0.5
Next Step Convert Units
Vmean=1100N20.011000kg/m³0.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vmean=110020.0110000.5
Next Step Evaluate
Vmean=10.4880884817015m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Vmean=10.4881m/s

Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Mean Velocity
Mean velocity is defined as the average velocity of a fluid at a point and over an arbitrary time T.
Symbol: Vmean
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Drag Force
Drag Force is the resisting force experienced by an object moving through a fluid.
Symbol: FD
Measurement: ForceUnit: kN
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Cross Sectional Area of Pipe
The Cross sectional Area of Pipe refers to the area of the pipe through which the given liquid is flowing.
Symbol: A
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coefficient of Drag
The Coefficient of Drag is a 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.
Density of Fluid
Density of Fluid is the denseness of that material in a specific given area. This is taken as mass per unit volume of a given object.
Symbol: ρ
Measurement: DensityUnit: kg/m³
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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)

Other Formulas to find Mean Velocity

​Go Velocity of Sphere given Resistance Force on Spherical Surface
Vmean=Fresistance3πμDS
​Go Velocity of Sphere given Coefficient of Drag
Vmean=24μρCDDS

Other formulas in Laminar Flow around a Sphere Stokes’ Law category

​Go Resistance Force on Spherical Surface
Fresistance=3πμVmeanDS
​Go Diameter of Sphere given Resistance Force on Spherical Surface
DS=Fresistance3πμVmean
​Go Dynamic Viscosity of fluid given Resistance Force on Spherical Surface
μ=Fresistance3πDSVmean
​Go Resistance Force on Spherical Surface given Specific Weights
Fresistance=(π6)(DS3)(γf)

How to Evaluate Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force?

Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force evaluator uses Mean Velocity = sqrt(Drag Force/(Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Coefficient of Drag*Density of Fluid*0.5)) to evaluate the Mean Velocity, The Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force is defined as the terminal velocity attained by object in flow medium. Mean Velocity is denoted by Vmean symbol.

How to evaluate Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force, enter Drag Force (FD), Cross Sectional Area of Pipe (A), Coefficient of Drag (CD) & Density of Fluid (ρ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force

What is the formula to find Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force?
The formula of Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force is expressed as Mean Velocity = sqrt(Drag Force/(Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Coefficient of Drag*Density of Fluid*0.5)). Here is an example- 52.91503 = sqrt(1100/(2*0.01*1000*0.5)).
How to calculate Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force?
With Drag Force (FD), Cross Sectional Area of Pipe (A), Coefficient of Drag (CD) & Density of Fluid (ρ) we can find Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force using the formula - Mean Velocity = sqrt(Drag Force/(Cross Sectional Area of Pipe*Coefficient of Drag*Density of Fluid*0.5)). This formula also uses Square Root (sqrt) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Mean Velocity?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Mean Velocity-
  • Mean Velocity=Resistance Force/(3*pi*Dynamic Viscosity*Diameter of Sphere)OpenImg
  • Mean Velocity=(24*Dynamic Viscosity)/(Density of Fluid*Coefficient of Drag*Diameter of Sphere)OpenImg
Can the Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force be negative?
Yes, the Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force, measured in Speed can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force?
Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force 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 Velocity of Sphere given Drag Force can be measured.
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