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Compute the settling velocity for the following particles: very coarse sand ( diameter = 1.5 mm...

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Compute the settling velocity for the following particles: verycoarse sand ( diameter = 1.5 mm ) , (diameter=1.5 mm), medium sand(0.4 mm), very fine sand (0.075 mm), and clay (0.001 mm). Estimatethe time for each particle to fall 6 in. in water.

Assume: SG: coarse sand = 2.65, medium sand = 2.67, fine sand =2.70, clay = 2.8 & water temperature = 60°F

Note:The other solution on chegg is wrong.

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SalutionGiven dataVery coarse sand diameter d1 15 mmSG of coarse sand G1 265Medium sand diameter d2 04 mmSG of medium sand G2 267Very fine sand diameter d3 0075 mmSG of fine sand G3 270clay particals diameter d4 0001 mmSG of clay G4 28g 981 msec2Say kinematic viscosity of water 1787 x 106 m2    See Answer
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