Stokes' law
Americannoun
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the law that the force that retards a sphere moving through a viscous fluid is directly proportional to the velocity of the sphere, the radius of the sphere, and the viscosity of the fluid.
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the law that the frequency of luminescence induced by radiation is usually less than the frequency of the radiation.
Etymology
Origin of Stokes' law
Named after Sir G. Stokes
Example Sentences
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Stokes' law describes sedimentation of particles in liquids and can be used to measure viscosity.
From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015
One can measure the time it takes for a particle to fall a certain distance and then use Stokes' law to calculate the viscosity of the liquid.
From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015
Using Stokes' law, verify that the units for viscosity are kilograms per meter per second.
From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015
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