A drop of water of radius r is falling through the air of coefficient of viscosity η with a constant velocity of v. The resultant force on the drop is:
A
16πηrv
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B
6πηrv
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C
√6πηrv
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D
zero
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Solution
The correct option is B zero When a drop is falling at constant velocity, viscous force is balanced by weight, hence resultant force is zero.