A particle A of diameter 10 microns settles in an oil of specific gravity 0.9 and viscosity 10 poise under Stoke's law. A particle B with diameter 20 microns settling in the same oil will have a settling velocity
Options
A. same as that of A.
B. one fourth as that of A.
C. twice as that of A.
D. four times as that of A.
Correct Answer
one fourth as that of A.
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