George Gabriel Stokes

George Gabriel Stokes was a 19th-century Irish mathematician and physicist known for his contributions to fluid mechanics. He formulated the "Stokes' Law," which describes how objects move through viscous fluids, such as water or oil. This law helps us understand how forces like gravity and drag interact, influencing everything from the motion of a falling raindrop to the behavior of small particles in a liquid. Stokes' work laid the groundwork for modern fluid dynamics and has applications in various fields, including engineering and meteorology, highlighting the importance of understanding how fluids behave under different conditions.