How to Calculate and Solve for Drag Force for Moving Particle | Mineral Processing
Last Updated on November 22, 2021
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To compute for drag force for moving particle, three essential parameters are needed and these parameters are Mass of Solid (ms), Mass of Fluid (mf) and Acceleration due to Gravity (g).
The formula for calculating drag force for moving particle:
D = (ms – mf)g
Where:
D = Drag Force for Moving Particles
ms = Mass of Solid
mf = Mass of Fluid
g = Acceleration due to Gravity
Let’s solve an example;
Find the drag force for moving particles when the mass of solid is 14, the mass of fluid is 12 and the acceleration due to gravity is 10.
This implies that;
ms = Mass of Solid = 14
mf = Mass of Fluid = 12
g = Acceleration due to Gravity = 10
D = (ms – mf)g
D = (14 – 12)10
D = (2)10
D = 20
Therefore, the drag force for moving particles is 20 N.
Calculating the Mass of Solid when the Drag Force for Moving Particles, the Mass of Fluid and the Acceleration due to Gravity is Given.
ms = (D / g) + mf
Where:
ms = Mass of Solid
D = Drag Force for Moving Particles
mf = Mass of Fluid
g = Acceleration due to Gravity
Let’s solve an example;
Find the mass of solid when the drag force for moving particles is 10, the mass of fluid is 4 and the acceleration due to gravity is 5.
This implies that;
D = Drag Force for Moving Particles = 10
mf = Mass of Fluid = 4
g = Acceleration due to Gravity = 5
ms = (D / g) + mf
ms = (10 / 5) + 4
ms = 2 + 4
ms = 6
Therefore, the mass of solid is 6.
Calculating the Mass of Fluid when the Drag Force for Moving Particles, the Mass of Solid and the Acceleration due to Gravity is Given.
mf = ms – (D / g)
Where:
mf = Mass of Fluid
D = Drag Force for Moving Particles
ms = Mass of Solid
g = Acceleration due to Gravity
Let’s solve an example;
Find the mass of fluid when the drag force for moving particles is 24, the mass of solid is 12 and the acceleration due to gravity is 6.
This implies that;
D = Drag Force for Moving Particles = 24
ms = Mass of Solid = 12
g = Acceleration due to Gravity = 6
mf = ms – (D / g)
mf = 12 – (24 / 6)
mf = 12 – 4
mf = 8
Therefore, the mass of fluid is 8.
Calculating the Acceleration due to Gravity when the Drag Force for Moving Particles, the Mass of Fluid and the Mass of Solid is Given.
g = D / (ms – mf)
Where:
g = Acceleration due to Gravity
D = Drag Force for Moving Particles
ms = Mass of Solid
mf = Mass of Fluid
Let’s solve an example;
Find the acceleration due to gravity when the drag force for moving particles is 40, the mass of solid is `15 and the mass of fluid is 5.
This implies that;
D = Drag Force for Moving Particles = 40
ms = Mass of Solid = 15
mf = Mass of Fluid = 5
g = D / (ms – mf)
g = 40 / (15 – 5)
g = 40 / 10
g = 4
Therefore, the acceleration due to gravity is 4.
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Once, you have obtained the calculator encyclopedia app, proceed to the Calculator Map, then click on Materials and Metallurgical under Engineering.
Now, Click on Mineral Processing under Materials and Metallurgical
Now, Click on Drag Force for Moving Particles under Mineral Processing
The screenshot below displays the page or activity to enter your values, to get the answer for the drag force for moving particles according to the respective parameter which is the Mass of Solid (ms), Mass of Fluid (mf) and Acceleration due to Gravity (g).
Now, enter the values appropriately and accordingly for the parameters as required by the Mass of Solid (ms), Mass of Fluid (mf) and Acceleration due to Gravity (g).
Finally, Click on Calculate
As you can see from the screenshot above, Nickzom Calculator– The Calculator Encyclopedia solves for the drag force for moving particles and presents the formula, workings and steps too.
