Question: Q 2 :A suspension contains spherical particles with a diameter of 0 . 1 m m . The particles have a density of 2 6

Q2 :A suspension contains spherical particles with a diameter of 0.1mm. The particles have a density of 2650kgm3, and the suspending fluid has a density of 1000kgm3 and a viscosity of 0.001Pa*s. The volume fraction of fine suspension is 90%.
a. What is the hindered settling velocity of the particles in the suspension?
b. What is the percentage difference in settling velocity between hindered settling and free settling?
 Q2 :A suspension contains spherical particles with a diameter of 0.1mm.

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