Which of the diagrams in figure correctly shows the change in kinetic energy of an iron sphere falling freely in a lake having sufficient depth to impart it a terminal velocity?
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: When an iron sphere falls freely in a lake, its motion is accelerated due to gravity and retarded due to viscous force. The overall effect is increase in velocity and hence increase in kinetic energy till the sphere acquires terminal velocity which is constant. Hence, kinetic energy of the sphere beyond this depth of lake becomes constant. Hence, option represents the correct diagram.
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