A rotameter through which air at room temperature and atmospheric pressure is flowing gives a certain reading for a flow rate of 100 cc/sec. If helium (molecular weight 4) is used and rotameter shows the same reading, the flow rate (cc/sec) is
A. 26
B. 42
C. 269
D. 325
Answer: Option C
flow rate of air/ flow rate of Helium = (M.W of Helium/M.W of air)^0.5
This is the formula used
Flow rate is inversely proportional to square root of molecular weight.
Thanks for the answer. Please how was this solved?