WAEC - Physics (2012 - No. 5)

A metal ball of weight W falls through a column of glycerine of viscosity V. If the ball experiences an upthrust U and terminal velocity is attained, then
W > U + V
W = U + V
W = U - V
W < U + V

Explanation

When terminal velocity is attained, The equation of motion becomes

mg - V - U = 0

\(\therefore\) mg = W = U + V

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