Problem I.15 A sphere of diameter, Dp, of 5.0 cm is moving in still water at a velocity, V, of 2.0 m/s. The kinematic viscosity of water, w, is 1.01 × 106 m²/s. The drag coefficient, Cp, is 0.44. Determine the hydrodynamic drag acting on the sphere. (Ans: 1.72 N)

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Problem 1.15 A sphere of diameter, Dp, of 5.0 cm is moving in still water at a
velocity, V, of 2.0 m/s. The kinematic viscosity of water, Vw, is 1.01 × 106 m²/s.
The drag coefficient, Cp, is 0.44. Determine the hydrodynamic drag acting on the
sphere. (Ans: 1.72 N)
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 1.15 A sphere of diameter, Dp, of 5.0 cm is moving in still water at a velocity, V, of 2.0 m/s. The kinematic viscosity of water, Vw, is 1.01 × 106 m²/s. The drag coefficient, Cp, is 0.44. Determine the hydrodynamic drag acting on the sphere. (Ans: 1.72 N)
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