Q129 / 180 · AIIMS 2012 · Physics
A spherical body of diameter $D$ is falling in viscous medium. Its terminal velocity is proportional to
- A$V_t \propto D^{1 / 2}$
- B$V_t \propto D^{3 / 2}$
- Correct answerC$V_t \propto D^2$
- D$V_t \propto D^{5 / 2}$
Solution
Terminal velocity
$V_t \propto D^2$
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.