Question
Question: The velocity of surface waves depends upon surface tension, coefficient of viscosity and density. Th...
The velocity of surface waves depends upon surface tension, coefficient of viscosity and density. The relation is
A
s2/pη
B
s/η
C
ηρ/s2
D
ρ/η
Answer
s/η
Explanation
Solution
[M0LT-1] = [MT-2]a [ML-1T-1]b [ML-3]c = [Ma + b + c L-b-3c T-2a – b – 3c]
on solving a = 1, b = - 1, c = 0, v = s/η