PROBLEM: 15.

1
A sphere of radius a moves with uniform
speed v through a fluid of viscosity η the
frictional force f acting on the sphere must
then then be some functions of a, v and η
Use arguments of dimensional analysis to find
the dependence of the frictional force f on
these parameters. Show that the result
agrees with stroke’s law.
SOLUTION:
By given in the problem, the retarding
force f is a function of a,η,v
A=radius of the sphere
η=coefficient of viscosity of a liquid
V=velocity of liquid

k =proportionality constant

ML =K(L )(M )(L )

F=K

EQUATE TWO SIDES WE GET

(ML = (

BY solving the above equation we get

,

Sub the values in the following equation we get

F=kavη (k=6 )
Hence the stokes law is proved.