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When a sphere falling in a viscous fluid attains terminal velocity, then

A

(a) The net force acting on the sphere is zero

B

(b) the drag force balances the buoyant force

C

(c) the drag force balances the weight of the sphere

D

(d) The buoyant force balances the weight and drag force

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The correct Answer is:
A
`v=constant`
`:. a=0`
or, `F_("net")=0`.
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