
What is the terminal velocity of a rain drop of radius ?
[Note that the coefficient of viscosity of air is , density of water is . Use and density of air can be neglected in comparison with density of water]

Important Questions on Mechanical Properties of Fluids

A small spherical body of radius and density moves with the terminal velocity in a fluid of coefficient of viscosity and density What will be the net force on the body?


A raindrop with radius falls from a cloud at a height above the ground. Assume that the drop is spherical throughout its fall and the force of buoyance may be neglected, then the terminal speed attained by the raindrop is : [Density of water and Density of air Coefficient of viscosity of air













A water drop of radius falls in a situation where the effect of buoyant force is negligible. Co-efficient of viscosity of air is and its density is negligible as compared to that of water . Terminal velocity of the water drop is
(Take acceleration due to gravity )



