A sphere of radius 50 mm and mass 1kg falling vertically through air of density 1.2kg / m3 attains a steady velocity of 11.0m / s. If
the above equation is applied to its fall, what is the value of K?
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Given
r = Radius of sphere = 50 mm
m = Mass of sphere = 1 kg
g = Density of air =
u = Terminal velocity = 11 m/s
To find
Value of K
Solution
K = Coefficient of drag
A = Area of sphere =
The drag force is given by
The value of K is 4.3.
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