Calculate the settling velocity of water of a spherical discrete particle of 0.05 mm diameter and specific gravity 2.5. The kinematic viscosity is 1.02 x 10-6 m²/sec at 19°C. You should also check if the equation used for calculating settling velocity is valid for the case.

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Calculate the settling velocity of water of a
spherical discrete particle of 0.05 mm diameter
and specific gravity 2.5.
The kinematic viscosity is 1.02 x 10-6 m²/sec at
19°C. You should also check if the equation used
for calculating settling velocity is valid for the case.
Transcribed Image Text:Calculate the settling velocity of water of a spherical discrete particle of 0.05 mm diameter and specific gravity 2.5. The kinematic viscosity is 1.02 x 10-6 m²/sec at 19°C. You should also check if the equation used for calculating settling velocity is valid for the case.
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