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A small sphere of mass m is dropped from a height After it has fallen 100 m it has attained its terminal velocity and continues to fall at that speed. The work done by air friction against the sphere during the first 100 m of fall is-

A

greater than the work done by air friction in the second 100 m.

B

less than the work done by air friction in the second 100 m.

C

equal to 100 mg.

D

greater than 100 mg.

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