Practice Terminal Fall Velocity (1.5) - Laminar and turbulent flow (Cond.)

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Question 1.
Define terminal velocity.
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Look for key forces acting on the object.
Question 2.
What is Stokes' law used for?
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Think about fluid resistance.
3Question 3.
What is terminal velocity?
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Recall the definition discussed.
4Question 4.
True or False: Terminal velocity increases with the size of the object.
- True
- False
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Consider both weight and drag in your response.
Question 5.
Calculate the terminal velocity for a 0.1 m diameter sphere in glycerin (viscosity 1 Pa.s) with density 1200 kg/m³.
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Ensure to find density of the fluid first, then apply the values correctly.
Question 6.
Explain how terminal velocities change with the increase of fluid density.
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Reflect on pressure differences and equilibrium.

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