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Upthrust and Stoke's Law

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 40mins

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1.

A ball of volume Vb and density pb is released in a volume Vl of liquid with density pl. The upthrust on the ball is given by

a)

Vb pb g

b)

Vb pl g

c)

Vl pb g

d)

Vl pl g

2.

Q and R are drops of two different fluids which have been placed on one end of the tile which is tilted. The drops spread down the tile. Which could be a correct explanation for the different lengths shown?

a)

R has a greater viscosity than Q

b)

R has a greater density than !

c)

R has a greater temperature than Q

d)

All of the above

3.

In the expression...

 F=6πηrvF=6\pi\eta rv  

a)

 η\eta  represents density and  ν\nu  represents viscosity

b)

r represents radius and  η\eta  represents density

c)

r represents radius and  ν\nu  represents viscosity

d)

 η\eta  represents viscosity and  ν\nu  represents velocity

4.

What is meant by the term viscosity?

(a)  

5.

A small metal ball is dropped into a cylinder of oil. The time taken for the ball to fall to the bottom is recorded. Which changes to the ball would result in the greatest decrease in the time taken to reach the bottom?

a)

Smaller mass and smaller diameter

b)

Smaller mass and greater diameter

c)

Greater mass and smaller diameter

d)

Greater mass and greater diameter

6.

A ball bearing is dropped through a liquid and its terminal velocity measure. The experiment is repeated at a different temperature. Which answer correctly describes this second experiment?

a)

Lower temperature: greater viscosity and faster velocity

b)

Lower temperature: greater viscosity and slower velocity

c)

Higher temperature: greater viscosity and slower velocity

d)

Higher temperature: smaller viscosity and slower velocity

7.

The table shows the diameters of different particles in soil. If soil is added to water, which particles will settle on the bottom first (assuming all particles are the same density)?

a)

Clay

b)

Silt

c)

Sand

d)

Fine Pebbles

e)

Coarse Pebbles

8.

Explain why the coarse pebbles hit the bottom first.

4 lines
9.

As a balloon rises through the air, the density of the surrounding air decreases. Why does this limit the height the balloon can reach?

4 lines
10.

The surface of a golf ball is covered in small dimples. These dimples enable the ball to travel a greater distance. Which of the statements is true?

a)

The dimples result in only turbulent flow

b)

The dimples result in only laminar flow

c)

The dimples reduce drag

d)

The dimples increase drag

11.

A ball bearing is released in a cylinder filled with oil. Which of the following would have to increase to increase the time taken for the ball bearing to reach the bottom?

a)

The temperature of the oil

b)

The viscosity of the oil

c)

The gravitational field strength

d)

The density of the ball bearing

12.

The flow of water in a pipe is turbulent. Which statement correctly describes turbulent flow?

a)

Speed and direction at a point remain constant

b)

The layers are parallel

c)

The layers do not mix

d)

There are sudden changes in speed and directiom

13.

A small bubble is rising through a liquid at a constant speed. Which row correctly summarises the forces acting upon the bubble?

a)
b)
14.

A table tennis ball is released beneath the surface of water and moves upwards. The relationship between the forces acting on the ball when it reaches terminal velocity is...

a)

weight = upthrust

b)

weight + drag = upthrust

c)

weight = upthrust + drag

d)

weight = drag