Drag Forces in Dilatant Non-Newtonian Fluids
Major
Physics
Department
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
Undergraduate
Mentor
Jing Wang
Mentor Department
Physics and Astronomy
Recommended Citation
Mangum, James M., "Drag Forces in Dilatant Non-Newtonian Fluids" (2015). University Presentation Showcase Event. 46.
https://encompass.eku.edu/swps/2015/undergraduate/46
Abstract
The experiment's purpose is to understand drag forces in dilatant fluids by dropping three equally-sized metal balls of different mass into cornstarch/water mixture and filming their trajectory. More specifically, the experiment expands upon the work of Stefan von Kann's Dense Suspensions: Force Response and Jamming in order to determine three things: 1) whether or not drag forces in dilatant fluids are independent of a falling object's mass, 2) whether or not the drag forces on the object adhere to the relationship of D = 3(pi)(nu)(d)(v), and 3) if so, is it possible to determine a more precise (nu) value than the .87 to 3.96 Pa s provided by von Kann.
Presentation format
Poster
Poster Number
59
Drag Forces in Dilatant Non-Newtonian Fluids
The experiment's purpose is to understand drag forces in dilatant fluids by dropping three equally-sized metal balls of different mass into cornstarch/water mixture and filming their trajectory. More specifically, the experiment expands upon the work of Stefan von Kann's Dense Suspensions: Force Response and Jamming in order to determine three things: 1) whether or not drag forces in dilatant fluids are independent of a falling object's mass, 2) whether or not the drag forces on the object adhere to the relationship of D = 3(pi)(nu)(d)(v), and 3) if so, is it possible to determine a more precise (nu) value than the .87 to 3.96 Pa s provided by von Kann.
