Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle Calculator

✖Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.ⓘ Acceleration due to Gravity [g]			+10% -10%
✖Specific Gravity of Sediment is the ratio of the density of sediment particles to the density of water.ⓘ Specific Gravity of Sediment [G]			+10% -10%
✖Diameter of Particle is the measurement of the size of individual particles in a soil or sediment sample.ⓘ Diameter of Particle [D_p]			+10% -10%
✖The Coefficient of Drag is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.ⓘ Coefficient of Drag [C_D]			+10% -10%

✖Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity is the rate at which a particle settles in a fluid under the influence of gravity of particle.ⓘ Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle [V_sg]

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Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity = sqrt(((4/3)*Acceleration due to Gravity*(Specific Gravity of Sediment-1)*Diameter of Particle)/Coefficient of Drag)
V_sg = sqrt(((4/3)*g*(G-1)*D_p)/C_D)
This formula uses 1 Functions, 5 Variables

Functions Used

sqrt - A square root function is a function that takes a non-negative number as an input and returns the square root of the given input number., sqrt(Number)

Variables Used

Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity is the rate at which a particle settles in a fluid under the influence of gravity of particle.
Acceleration due to Gravity - (Measured in Meter per Square Second) - Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force.
Specific Gravity of Sediment - Specific Gravity of Sediment is the ratio of the density of sediment particles to the density of water.
Diameter of Particle - (Measured in Meter) - Diameter of Particle is the measurement of the size of individual particles in a soil or sediment sample.
Coefficient of Drag - The Coefficient of Drag is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Acceleration due to Gravity: 9.8 Meter per Square Second --> 9.8 Meter per Square Second No Conversion Required
Specific Gravity of Sediment: 1.006 --> No Conversion Required
Diameter of Particle: 0.01 Meter --> 0.01 Meter No Conversion Required
Coefficient of Drag: 0.38 --> No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

V_sg = sqrt(((4/3)*g*(G-1)*D_p)/C_D) --> sqrt(((4/3)*9.8*(1.006-1)*0.01)/0.38)

Evaluating ... ...

V_sg = 0.0454219979166135

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.0454219979166135 Meter per Second --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.0454219979166135 ≈ 0.045422 Meter per Second <-- Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity

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Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle Formula

LaTeX Go

Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity = sqrt(((4/3)*Acceleration due to Gravity*(Specific Gravity of Sediment-1)*Diameter of Particle)/Coefficient of Drag)
V_sg = sqrt(((4/3)*g*(G-1)*D_p)/C_D)

What is Settling Velocity?

The settling velocity (also referred to as the “sedimentation velocity”) is defined as the terminal velocity of a particle in still fluid.

How to Calculate Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle?

Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle calculator uses Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity = sqrt(((4/3)*Acceleration due to Gravity*(Specific Gravity of Sediment-1)*Diameter of Particle)/Coefficient of Drag) to calculate the Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity, The Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle formula is defined as velocity reached by particle as it falls through fluid, dependent on its size and shape, and difference between its specific gravity and that of settling medium. Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity is denoted by V_sg symbol.

How to calculate Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle, enter Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Specific Gravity of Sediment (G), Diameter of Particle (D_p) & Coefficient of Drag (C_D) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.045422 = sqrt(((4/3)*9.8*(1.006-1)*0.01)/0.38).

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What is Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle?

The Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle formula is defined as velocity reached by particle as it falls through fluid, dependent on its size and shape, and difference between its specific gravity and that of settling medium and is represented as V_sg = sqrt(((4/3)*g*(G-1)*D_p)/C_D) or Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity = sqrt(((4/3)*Acceleration due to Gravity*(Specific Gravity of Sediment-1)*Diameter of Particle)/Coefficient of Drag). Acceleration due to Gravity is acceleration gained by an object because of gravitational force, Specific Gravity of Sediment is the ratio of the density of sediment particles to the density of water, Diameter of Particle is the measurement of the size of individual particles in a soil or sediment sample & The Coefficient of Drag is a dimensionless quantity that is used to quantify the drag or resistance of an object in a fluid environment, such as air or water.

How to calculate Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle?

The Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle formula is defined as velocity reached by particle as it falls through fluid, dependent on its size and shape, and difference between its specific gravity and that of settling medium is calculated using Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity = sqrt(((4/3)*Acceleration due to Gravity*(Specific Gravity of Sediment-1)*Diameter of Particle)/Coefficient of Drag). To calculate Settling Velocity given Specific Gravity of Particle, you need Acceleration due to Gravity (g), Specific Gravity of Sediment (G), Diameter of Particle (D_p) & Coefficient of Drag (C_D). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Acceleration due to Gravity, Specific Gravity of Sediment, Diameter of Particle & Coefficient of Drag and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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