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A particle A of diameter 10 microns settles in an oil of specific gravity 0.9 and viscosity 10 poise under Stoke's law. A particle B with diameter 20 microns settling in the same oil will have a settling velocity

A. Same as that of A

B. One fourth as that of A

C. Twice as that of A

D. Four times as that of A

Answer: Option B


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  1. Surya Lokesh
    Surya Lokesh :
    3 years ago

    From stokes law,
    Ut=(g*Dp^2*(Rho p-Rho))/18mue

    “Ut” directly proportional to “Dp” then

    => (Ut)a / (Ut)b = (Dp^2)a / (Dp^2)b
    => (Ut)a / (Ut)b = (10^2) / (20^2)
    Therefore; (Ut)a / (Ut)b = 1/4

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