diameter of the largest particle whose behaviour is governed by Stokes’ law for this solid and liquid?

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A particle of diameter 10 microns and of density 1600 kg/m³ is settling in a liquid of density 1000 kg/m³ and of viscosity 0.001 Pa-s. If Stokes law applies for particle Reynold’s number up to 0.2, what is the diameter of the largest particle whose behaviour is governed by Stokes’ law for this solid and liquid?
A. 10 microns
B. 85 microns
C. 380 microns
D. 540 microns

Ans: B. 85 microns

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