Asked in UHS MDCAT 2009 2009Moderate

In Milikan's Method, the radius of droplet can be calculated by:

Correct answer: C. r2 = 9ηvt / 2ρg

  • A. r = √qvt / 2ρg
  • B. r2 = 9ηvt / ρg
  • C. r2 = 9ηvt / 2ρg
  • D. r = 9ηvt / 2ρg

Explanation

Explanation If ρ is the density of the droplets then its volune can be expressed as: V = 4/3 πr³As, ρ = m / VSo, ρ = m / (4/3 πr³ρ) m = 4/3 πr³ρ ----------(1)Using strokes law: 6πηrvt = mg m = 6πηrvt / g -------------(2)Comparing equation (1) and (2), we get 6πηrvt /g = 4/3 πr³ρ r² = 9ηvt / 2ρg

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