The figure shows a smooth inclined plane and a 10-kg block that slides on it. There is a thin gap of 0.2mm between the block and the plane which is filled with fluid whose viscosity is 0.38 Pa.s. The area of contact between the block and the fluid is 0.12 m². Find the terminal velocity of the block. Assume a linear velocity profile in the gap. 20

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The figure shows a smooth inclined plane and a 10-kg block that slides on it.
There is a thin gap of 0.2mm between the block and the plane which is filled with
fluid whose viscosity is 0.38 Pa.s. The area of contact between the block and the
fluid is 0.12 m². Find the terminal velocity of the block. Assume a linear velocity
profile in the gap.
a)0.147m/s
20
b) 0.216m/s
c) 0.325m/s
d) 0.112m/s
e) None
Transcribed Image Text:The figure shows a smooth inclined plane and a 10-kg block that slides on it. There is a thin gap of 0.2mm between the block and the plane which is filled with fluid whose viscosity is 0.38 Pa.s. The area of contact between the block and the fluid is 0.12 m². Find the terminal velocity of the block. Assume a linear velocity profile in the gap. a)0.147m/s 20 b) 0.216m/s c) 0.325m/s d) 0.112m/s e) None
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