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Physics Elasticity ( Mechanical Properties of Solids ) Viscosity MCQ (Single Correct)

A sphere is dropped gently into a medium of infinite extent. As the sphere falls, the net force acting downwards on it

A
remains constant throughout
B
increases for some time and then becomes constant
C
decreases for some time and then becomes zero
D
increases for some time and then decreases.

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The correct answer is:
D

There will not be any viscous force so velocity will keep on increasing.

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