Which particle would have the slowest rate of deposition? A. round particle B. very large particle C. particle with sharp ends D. particle with a high density

The particle with sharp ends have the slowest rate of deposition

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

As per aerosol physics, deposition is a process where aerosol particles accumulate or settle on solid surfaces. Thereby, it reduces the concentration of particles in the air. Deposition velocity (rate of deposition) defines from F = vc, where v is deposition rate, F denotes flux density and c refers concentration.

Deposition velocity is slowest for particles of intermediate-sized particles because the frictional force offers resistance to the flow. Density is directly proportional to the deposition rate so clearly shows that high-density particles settle faster. Due to friction, round and large-sized particles deposit faster than oval/flattened sediments.

C. particle with sharp ends is the correct answer

Explanation:

particle with sharp ends would have the slowest rate of deposition.

The frictional force which is important that gives resistance to the movement will be higher for irregularly shaped particles and this is the reason sharp ends particles have the slowest rate of deposition.

Deposition happens when the particles settle down on a solid surface.

Density is directly proportional to deposition it means that the particles with high density settle faster and particle with sharp end has lower density so that the reason they have slowest deposition rate.