3142Chemical EngineeringMedium
A spherical particle is falling slow in a viscous liquid such that Reynolds number is less than 1. Which statement is correct for this situation?
ADrag, gravitational and buoyancy forces are important
BDrag force and gravitational forces are important
CNone of the above
DInertial and drag forces are important
Correct answer
A. Drag, gravitational and buoyancy forces are important
Explanation
The correct answer is Drag, gravitational and buoyancy forces are important.