A solid sphere falls with a terminal velocity of 
in the Earth's gravitational field. If it is allowed to fall in a region outside the gravitational field of the earth, the terminal velocity will be
A
equal to 
B
more than 
C
less than 
D
zero
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
When the sphere falls in a gravity free region, no force acts on it in any direction initially. Hence, its terminal velocity will be zero, i.e., it will remain at rest.
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