Forces acting on a particle settling in fluid are _____________ forces?

Correct answer: C. Gravitational or centrifugal buoyant drag

  • A. Gravitational & buoyant
  • B. Centrifugal & drag
  • C. Gravitational or centrifugal buoyant drag
  • D. External, drag & viscous

Explanation

A settling particle is acted on by its weight, buoyancy, and fluid drag; in centrifugal settling, the gravitational force is replaced or supplemented by centrifugal force. Option c is intended to list these forces, although its wording is poorly formatted.

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