AIIMS2009Physics-Fluid Mechanics

AIIMS 2009 Physics Viscosity MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11

Neglecting the viscosity of air, the terminal velocity obtained by a raindrop of radius 0.3 mm falling through air of viscosity 1.8 x 10⁻⁵ N s m⁻² will be

A

10.9 m s⁻¹

B

7.48 m s⁻¹

C

3.7 m s⁻¹

D

12.8 m s⁻¹

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

The terminal velocity of the spherical raindrop of radius r is given by v.

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