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A small sphere of radius r falls from rest in a viscous liquid. As a result, heat is produced due to viscous force. The rate of production of heat when the sphere attains terminal velocity, is proportional to
PhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsJEE Main
Options:
  • A r5
  • B r2
  • C r3
  • D r4
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The correct answer is: r5
Rate of heat produced = power of viscous force

terminal velocity V T = 2 r 2 ( ρσ )g 9η

V T r 2

dQ dt =6πηr V T × V T

dQ dt r 5

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