Total Drag force on Sphere Calculator

✖Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied.ⓘ Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid [μ_d]			+10% -10%
✖Diameter of Sphere in Fluid is the diameter of a sphere present in a flowing fluid.ⓘ Diameter of Sphere in Fluid [D]			+10% -10%
✖Velocity of Body or Fluid is the speed at which the body is moving in the fluid or with which the fluid is flowing around the body.ⓘ Velocity of Body or Fluid [v]			+10% -10%

✖Total Drag Force on Sphere in fluid flow is the total amount of the force acting onto the sphere as a result of pressure drag and skin friction drag.ⓘ Total Drag force on Sphere [F_D]

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Total Drag force on Sphere Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Total Drag Force on Sphere = 3*pi*Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid*Diameter of Sphere in Fluid*Velocity of Body or Fluid
F_D = 3*pi*μ_d*D*v
This formula uses 1 Constants, 4 Variables

Constants Used

pi - Archimedes' constant Value Taken As 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

Variables Used

Total Drag Force on Sphere - (Measured in Newton) - Total Drag Force on Sphere in fluid flow is the total amount of the force acting onto the sphere as a result of pressure drag and skin friction drag.
Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid - (Measured in Pascal Second) - Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied.
Diameter of Sphere in Fluid - (Measured in Meter) - Diameter of Sphere in Fluid is the diameter of a sphere present in a flowing fluid.
Velocity of Body or Fluid - (Measured in Meter per Second) - Velocity of Body or Fluid is the speed at which the body is moving in the fluid or with which the fluid is flowing around the body.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid: 0.075 Poise --> 0.0075 Pascal Second (Check conversion here)
Diameter of Sphere in Fluid: 0.08 Meter --> 0.08 Meter No Conversion Required
Velocity of Body or Fluid: 32 Meter per Second --> 32 Meter per Second No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

F_D = 3*pi*μ_d*D*v --> 3*pi*0.0075*0.08*32

Evaluating ... ...

F_D = 0.180955736846772

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

0.180955736846772 Newton --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

0.180955736846772 ≈ 0.180956 Newton <-- Total Drag Force on Sphere

(Calculation completed in 00.005 seconds)

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Drag Force for body moving in Fluid

LaTeX Go Drag Force on Body in Fluid = (Coefficient of Drag for Body in Fluid*Projected Area of Body*Mass of Flowing Fluid*(Velocity of Body or Fluid)^2)/(Volume of Flowing Fluid*2)

Drag Force for body moving in Fluid of Certain Density

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LaTeX Go Coefficient of Drag for Sphere = (24/Reynolds Number)*(1+(3/(16*Reynolds Number)))

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Total Drag force on Sphere Formula

LaTeX Go

Total Drag Force on Sphere = 3*pi*Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid*Diameter of Sphere in Fluid*Velocity of Body or Fluid
F_D = 3*pi*μ_d*D*v

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How to Calculate Total Drag force on Sphere?

Total Drag force on Sphere calculator uses Total Drag Force on Sphere = 3*pi*Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid*Diameter of Sphere in Fluid*Velocity of Body or Fluid to calculate the Total Drag Force on Sphere, The Total drag force on sphere formula is defined as the total amount of the force acting onto the sphere as a result of pressure drag and skin friction drag, known while considering the viscosity of the fluid, the diameter of the sphere, and the flow velocity of the fluid over the sphere. Total Drag Force on Sphere is denoted by F_D symbol.

How to calculate Total Drag force on Sphere using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Total Drag force on Sphere, enter Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid (μ_d), Diameter of Sphere in Fluid (D) & Velocity of Body or Fluid (v) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Total Drag force on Sphere calculation can be explained with given input values -> 0.180956 = 3*pi*0.0075*0.08*32.

FAQ

What is Total Drag force on Sphere?

The Total drag force on sphere formula is defined as the total amount of the force acting onto the sphere as a result of pressure drag and skin friction drag, known while considering the viscosity of the fluid, the diameter of the sphere, and the flow velocity of the fluid over the sphere and is represented as F_D = 3*pi*μ_d*D*v or Total Drag Force on Sphere = 3*pi*Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid*Diameter of Sphere in Fluid*Velocity of Body or Fluid. Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid is the measure of its resistance to flow when an external force is applied, Diameter of Sphere in Fluid is the diameter of a sphere present in a flowing fluid & Velocity of Body or Fluid is the speed at which the body is moving in the fluid or with which the fluid is flowing around the body.

How to calculate Total Drag force on Sphere?

The Total drag force on sphere formula is defined as the total amount of the force acting onto the sphere as a result of pressure drag and skin friction drag, known while considering the viscosity of the fluid, the diameter of the sphere, and the flow velocity of the fluid over the sphere is calculated using Total Drag Force on Sphere = 3*pi*Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid*Diameter of Sphere in Fluid*Velocity of Body or Fluid. To calculate Total Drag force on Sphere, you need Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid (μ_d), Diameter of Sphere in Fluid (D) & Velocity of Body or Fluid (v). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Dynamic Viscosity of Fluid, Diameter of Sphere in Fluid & Velocity of Body or Fluid 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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