If the terminal speed of a sphere of gold (density = 19.5 kg/m 3 ) is 0.2 m/s in a viscous liquid then find the terminal speed of sphere of silver (density = 10.5 kg/m 3 ) of the same size in the same liquid (density = 1.5 kg/m 3 ).
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
V T α ( σ S – σ L )
V = 0.1 m/s
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