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

A small steel ball falls through a syrup at constant speed of 10 cm/s. If the steel ball is pulled upwards with a force equal to twice its effective weight, how fast will it move upwards?

A
10 cm/s
B
20 cm/s
C
5 cm/s
D
– 5 cm/s

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A

mg – F V – F up = ma = 0

mg = F V + F up ... (i)

Now

F– mg – F V – F up = 2mg – mg – F V – F up

= mg – F V – F up = 0

Acceleration in second case = 0

∴ ball will move upward with constant speed = 10 cm/s

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