Terminal Velocity 3. Given: Atmospheric pressure = 101.3 kPA Air density = 1.20 kg/cubic meter Size of rain droplet; 0.6mm Temperature = 20 deg. C a. b. Determine; c. The force due to gravity and buoyant force in N. What is the drag force in N if the rain drop is in state of equilibrium? Consider vertical forces only If the temperature becomes 30 deg C (density varies), compare the terminal velocity, make a conclusion. Use drag coefficient same with 30 deg C.

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Terminal Velocity
3. Given:
Atmospheric pressure = 101.3 KPA
Air density = 1.20 kg/cubic meter
Size of rain droplet; 0.6mm
Temperature = 20 deg. C
Determine;
The force due to gravity and buoyant force in N.
What is the drag force in N if the rain drop is in state
of equilibrium? Consider vertical forces only
c.
If the temperature becomes 30 deg C (density
varies), compare the terminal velocity, make a
conclusion. Use drag coefficient same with 30 deg
C.
d. If the diameter of rain drop is 2.0 mm, compare the
terminal velocity, make a conclusion.
a.
b.
Transcribed Image Text:Terminal Velocity 3. Given: Atmospheric pressure = 101.3 KPA Air density = 1.20 kg/cubic meter Size of rain droplet; 0.6mm Temperature = 20 deg. C Determine; The force due to gravity and buoyant force in N. What is the drag force in N if the rain drop is in state of equilibrium? Consider vertical forces only c. If the temperature becomes 30 deg C (density varies), compare the terminal velocity, make a conclusion. Use drag coefficient same with 30 deg C. d. If the diameter of rain drop is 2.0 mm, compare the terminal velocity, make a conclusion. a. b.
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