A solid sphere falls with a terminal velocity of 10 m/s in air. If it is allowed to fall in vacuum,
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
In absence of viscous force, velocity of sphere increases with distance. So there will be no
terminal velocity.
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