2835Chemical EngineeringMedium
A particle A of diameter 10 microns settles in an oil of specific gravity 0.9 and viscosity 10 poise under Stoke’s law. A particle B with diameter 20 microns settling in the same oil will have a settling velocity?
ASame as that of A
BFour times as that of A
CTwice as that of A
DOne fourth as that of A
Correct answer
D. One fourth as that of A
Explanation
The correct answer is One fourth as that of A.