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The velocity of a small ball of mass M and density ρ, when dropped in a container filled with glycerine becomes constant after some time. If the density of glycerine is ρ2, then the viscous force acting on the ball will be:
PhysicsMechanical Properties of FluidsJEE Main
Options:
  • A 3Mg2
  • B Mg
  • C 12Mg
  • D 2Mg
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 12Mg

When velocity becomes constant then,

Fv+Fb=Mg

Fv=Mg-Fb

=Vρbg-Vρgg

=Vgρ-ρ2

=Vgρ2

=(Vρ)g2=Mg2

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