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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Terminal Velocity MCQ

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Terminal VelocityMediumQuestion 6479

Question

Terminal velocity is reached when:
  1. A
    Gravity = 0
  2. B
    Drag force + buoyancy = weight
    Correct
  3. C
    Drag force = 0
  4. D
    Viscosity is zero

Correct answer

Drag force + buoyancy = weight

Explanation

At terminal velocity, net force = 0: weight = drag + buoyancy.

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