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JEE Main 2022Mechanical Properties of Fluids Question with Solution

JEE Main 2022 (25 Jun Shift 1)

Question

The terminal velocity vt of the spherical rain drop depends on the radius r of the spherical rain drop as 

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Correct answer
Br2

Step-by-step explanation

The terminal velocity of a sphere of radius r and density ρ, immersed in a liquid of density σ and viscosity η is given by vT=29ρ-σr2gη

Hence, for spherical raindrop, vTr2.

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