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The terminal velocity of a sphere falling in a viscous fluid depends on:

  1. A only the weight of the sphere
  2. B only the viscosity of the fluid
  3. C both weight and viscosity (and radius) Correct answer
  4. D neither

Solution

$v_t = \frac{2r^2(\rho_s - \rho_f) g}{9\eta}$ — depends on size, densities and viscosity.

About this question

Subject: Physics · Chapter: Properties of Solids and Liquids · Topic: Viscosity

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