An object moving in a liquid experiences a linear drag

Chapter 6, Problem 75CP

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

An object moving in a liquid experiences a linear drag force: \(\vec{D}=(b v\), direction opposite the motion ), where \(b\) is a constant called the drag coefficient. For a sphere of radius \(R\), the drag constant can be computed as \(b=6 \pi \eta R\), where \(\eta\) is the viscosity of the liquid.

a. Find an algebraic expression for \(v_{x}(t)\), the \(x\)-component of velocity as a function of time, for a spherical particle of radius \(R\) and mass \(m\) that is shot horizontally with initial speed \(v_{0}\) through a liquid of viscosity \(\eta\).

b. Water at \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) has viscosity \(\eta=1.0 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~s} / \mathrm{m}^{2}\). Suppose a 4.0-cm-diameter, 33 g ball is shot horizontally into a tank of \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) water. How long will it take for the horizontal speed to decrease to \(50 \%\) of its initial value?

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

^vec D=(bv, direction opposite the motion)

b

b=6 pi eta R

eta

v_x(t)

x-component

R

m

20^circC

eta=1.0 x 10^-3Ns/m^2

20^circC

50%

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

An object moving in a liquid experiences a linear drag force: \(\vec{D}=(b v\), direction opposite the motion ), where \(b\) is a constant called the drag coefficient. For a sphere of radius \(R\), the drag constant can be computed as \(b=6 \pi \eta R\), where \(\eta\) is the viscosity of the liquid.

a. Find an algebraic expression for \(v_{x}(t)\), the \(x\)-component of velocity as a function of time, for a spherical particle of radius \(R\) and mass \(m\) that is shot horizontally with initial speed \(v_{0}\) through a liquid of viscosity \(\eta\).

b. Water at \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) has viscosity \(\eta=1.0 \times 10^{-3} \mathrm{~N} \mathrm{~s} / \mathrm{m}^{2}\). Suppose a 4.0-cm-diameter, 33 g ball is shot horizontally into a tank of \(20^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) water. How long will it take for the horizontal speed to decrease to \(50 \%\) of its initial value?

Equation Transcription:

Text Transcription:

^vec D=(bv, direction opposite the motion)

b

b=6 pi eta R

eta

v_x(t)

x-component

R

m

20^circC

eta=1.0 x 10^-3Ns/m^2

20^circC

50%

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 4

In this problem, we have to find an algebraic expression for \(v x(t)\) in the \(x\)-components of velocity and also find the horizontal speed to decrease 50% of its initial value.

 

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back