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Viscosity Measurement Using Falling Sphere

This experiment determined the viscosity of three liquids (oil, glycerin, water) using the falling sphere method based on Stokes' law. The time taken for a sphere to fall a known distance through each liquid was measured over multiple trials. This time was used to calculate the velocity and then viscosity of each liquid. The experiment involved measuring properties of the sphere and liquids, running trials to collect time and distance data, calculating velocity and average viscosity for each liquid, and analyzing Stokes' law and the importance of viscosity.

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Viscosity Measurement Using Falling Sphere

This experiment determined the viscosity of three liquids (oil, glycerin, water) using the falling sphere method based on Stokes' law. The time taken for a sphere to fall a known distance through each liquid was measured over multiple trials. This time was used to calculate the velocity and then viscosity of each liquid. The experiment involved measuring properties of the sphere and liquids, running trials to collect time and distance data, calculating velocity and average viscosity for each liquid, and analyzing Stokes' law and the importance of viscosity.

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EXPERIMENT #2

DETERMINATION OF VISCOSITY OF FLUID

INTRODUCTION:

This method was based on Stoke's law on viscosity. It consists of a long


vertical container which is filled with the liquid whose viscosity is to be
determined.

The time taken by the fall to fall through known distance L, after a
constant velocity has been attained by the ball, is observed. Thus, the constant
velocity is:

The viscosity of the liquid with relation to the other is given by the equation:

where:

V = velocity of the

sphere L = distance

of the fall t = time of

the fall

D = diameter of the sphere

(Ws – W) = submerged weight of sphere in the liquid

OBJECTIVE:

To determine the viscosity of a liquid by falling sphere method.


APPARATUS:

(a) liquid of unknown viscosity

(b) spherical ball

(c) stopwatch

(d) meter stick

(e) caliper

PROCEDURE:

1. Determine the density of the sphere.

2. Determine the unit weight of the fluid.

3. Install the set - up of the experiment as shown in the figure.

4. Drop the spherical ball with the initial position of the ball just
near the liquid surface.

5. Mark the point where the velocity of the ball starts to become
unifrom. This will be the initial point of the measurement of the
distance.

6. Simultaneously set the time on as with procedure #5.

7. Set the time off when the ball reaches the bottom of the cylinder.

8. Measure the distance dropped from the initial marked point to


the final position of the ball.

9. Repeat the procedure for two more trials using the same set-up.

10. Repeat using different unknown liquid.


OBSERVATIONS [ LIQUID A ]:

The liquid used here is Oil .

Weight of the empty beaker Wb = 645 g .

Weight of beaker with liquid W1 = 1535 g .

Volume of liquid V1 = 1000 ml

Unit weight of liquid W = 890 g

Diameter of the sphere Ds = 16.23 mm (0.01623 m) .

Weight of the spherical ball Ws = 5g .

TRIAL NO. DISTANCE TIME (t) VELOCITY VISCOSITY


(L) (v) (U)

1 0.36 m 1.07 s 0.336 m/s

2 0.36 m 1.26 s 0.286 m/s

3 0.36 m 1.23 s 0.293 m/s

AVERAGE VISCOSITY OF THE LIQUID:

OBSERVATIONS [ LIQUID B ]:

The liquid used here is Glycerin .

Weight of the empty beaker Wb = 665 g .

Weight of beaker with liquid W1 = 1905 g .

Volume of liquid V1 = 1000 ml

Unit weight of liquid W = 1240g

Diameter of the sphere Ds = 16.34 mm (0.01634 m) .

Weight of the spherical ball Ws = 5 g .


TRIAL NO. DISTANCE TIME (t) VELOCITY VISCOSITY
(L) (v) (U)

1 0.36 1.39 s 0.259

2 0.36 1.11 s 0.324

3 0.36 1.16 s 0.310

AVERAGE VISCOSITY OF THE LIQUID:

OBSERVATIONS[ LIQUID C ]:

The liquid used here is Water .

Weight of the empty beaker Wb = 660 g .

Weight of beaker with liquid W1 = 1650 g .

Volume of liquid V1 = 1000ml

Unit weight of liquid W = 990g

Diameter of the sphere Ds = 15.92 mm (0.01592 m) .

Weight of the spherical ball Ws = 5 g .

TRIAL NO. DISTANCE TIME (t) VELOCITY VISCOSITY


(L) (v) (U)

1 0.36 0.55 s 0.655

2 0.36 0.35 s 1.029

3 0.36 0.48 s 0.750

AVERAGE VISCOSITY OF THE LIQUID:

ANALYSIS:

1. Discuss Stoke's law on viscosity.

2. Derive the formula used in the experiment.

3. Explain the importance of the property/theory.

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