JEE MainPhysicsProperties of MatterMCQ+4 / −1
In Millikan's oil drop experiment, what is viscous force acting on an uncharged drop of radius 2.0 10 5 m and density 1.2 103 kgm 3 ? Take viscosity of liquid = 1.8 10 5 Nsm 2. (Neglect buoyancy due to air).
- A3.8 10 11 N
- B3.9 10 10 N
- C1.8 10 10 N
- D5.8 10 10 N
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Correct answer: B
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For an uncharged oil drop in Millikan’s experiment, when it falls steadily, the viscous force balances its weight (since buoyancy is neglected).
So,
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Mass of the drop:
Radius,
Density,
Volume of the spherical drop,
Hence mass,
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Compute :
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Compute mass:
Using ,
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Compute viscous force:
So,
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Match with options:
The correct option is:
Note: The given viscosity is not needed here because the question asks the viscous force on the drop, and at terminal speed for an uncharged drop, viscous force equals weight.
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