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    The document describes an experiment to determine the viscosity coefficient of a fluid using Stokes' law. It explains that viscosity offers resistance to flow and is measured by determining the velocity of falling spheres in a liquid, with higher viscosity liquids causing slower falls. The theory section outlines the three main forces acting on a falling sphere - weight, buoyant force, and viscous drag - and shows how balancing these forces allows calculating the viscosity coefficient.

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    General

    Physics Laboratoy
    (1)

    PHYS( 101T)
    Viscosity

    Physics 101 Lab Coordinator


    Objec&ve
    • Find the viscosity coefficient (𝜂) of a fluid by stocks' law.

    Why does the velocity of the


    three iden0cal marbles varys
    when they fall in the three
    liquids?
    Theory
    • Viscosity is an internal property of a fluid that offers
    resistance to flow
    • There are many ways to measure viscosity; one of them
    involves determining the velocity of the falling sphere.
    • The faster the sphere falls, the lower the viscosity.
    • If the fluid has a high viscosity, the ball falls slowly.
    • If the fluid has a low viscosity, the ball falls faster.

    • Fig.1 shows the various forces acting on the sphere falling


    in a liquid:
    There are 3 main forces acting on the sphere falling in a
    liquid:
    1) Weight of the sphere (𝑊), acting downwards

    Where m= sphere mass, V= Volume of the Sphere, r= sphere density

    2) Up thrust or buoyant force (𝐹T ),acting upwards


    • equal to the weight of the displaced liquid

    Where s = liquid density , r= sphere radius


    3) Viscous force (Fv), acting upwards (opposing motion of the
    sphere)
    Where 𝜂 = viscosity coefficient , v= velocity of the sphere.
    • As the sphere falls in fig.2, its velocity and the viscous drag
    increase due to gravity.
    • There comes a stage when all the three forces balance each
    other i.e. the net forces acting on the sphere is zero.

    • When these conditions are achieved, the sphere starts moving


    with a constant velocity: In the balance case:
    • By using the equations that describe the three forces, we can write this equation:

    • Thus, we can write the equation of viscosity coeficient 𝜼:


    (*)

    The Unit of 𝜂 is Poise


    1 poise = 1𝑔. 𝑐𝑚"#. 𝑆 "#. (cgs units)
    Homework:
    • Try to answer the following question:

    In Viscosity experiment, If the radius of the sphere is 0.175 cm, and


    the velocity of ball is 1.3 cm/sec, what is the value of viscosity
    coefficient? ( sphere density = 7.86 gm/cm3, liquid density = 1.26
    gm/cm3, g=980 cm/sec2).
    Tools
    • Small balls
    • Stop watch
    • Fluid with unknown viscosity
    • Meter s?ck
    • Micrometer
    How to use the micrometer?

    $%&'()* +*,-&./
    Diameter = The Sleeve reading + ( )
    #00
    0
    = 15.5 + (#00)
    = 15.5 mm
    Try to practice reading the diameters here

    12
    1. d= 2.5 + ( #00 )
    = 2.88 mm

    2. d= ………………. mm
    3. d=……………………. mm

    4.

    d=……………………. mm
    To practice using the micrometer virtualy click/google the following
    link below:
    • https://iwant2study.org/lookangejss/01_measurement/ejss_model_
    Micrometer02/Micrometer02_Simulation.xhtml
    Experiment
    • Set up the apparatus as shown in the diagram (fig. 2).
    • Use a micrometer to measure the diameter of your
    ball.
    • (mark a starFng line= X and an ending line=Y)
    • Drop a ball in to the liquid and measure the Fme
    which the ball taking to fall from X to Y.
    • Measure the length between X and Y, and hence
    determine the velocity of the ball.
    • Repeat the previous procedures for all the balls.
    • From equaFon (*), find the viscosity coefficient of the
    liquid.
    Results:
    1. The distance between X and Y= .................... cm Sphere
    2. Sphere density (r) = 7.86 gm/cm3
    3. Liquid density (s) = 1.26 gm/cm3
    4. Gravity (g) = 980 cm/sec2
    The Experiment Video here

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