Question
The resistive force Fthat acts on an object moving through a fluid at speed vis given by F=kv where kis a constant.What is the unit of k? A. Ns^-1 B Nms^-1 c kgm^2s^-3 D. kgs^-1
Answer
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Ivan
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Answer
A.
Explanation
The resistive force
is given by
. Here,
has units of Newtons (N) and
has units of meters per second (m/s). To find the unit of
, we rearrange the equation to
. Thus, the unit of
is Newtons per meter per second (Ns/m).