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When a metallic sphere is dropped in a long column of a liquid, the motion of the sphere is opposed by the viscous force of the liquid. If the apparent weight of the sphere equals to the retardation forces on it, the sphere moves down with a velocity called.

A

critical velocity

B

terminl velocity

C

velocity gradient

D

constant velocity

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