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Grade 6Mechanics

A sphere of radius r moving with velocity v through a fluid experience a retarding force f given by F = 6r^y v^z n^x where n is the viscosity of the liquid. Use method of dimensions to find the values of x, y and z.

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7 Years agoGrade 6
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7 Years ago
Dear student
 
As we know
from stokes theorem,
it should be F = 6 pi * n * r *v
 
hence x = 1 = y =z = 1
 
hope it helps