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Question 24

A small steel sphere is dropped into a tall column of viscous silicone oil. After a short time, the sphere is observed to descend at a constant speed.

a.

State the physical term used to describe this constant speed.

[1]

b.

Explain, in terms of the forces acting on the sphere, why it reaches and maintains this constant speed.

[4]

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Question 24

A small steel sphere is dropped into a tall column of viscous silicone oil. After a short time, the sphere is observed to descend at a constant speed.

a.

State the physical term used to describe this constant speed.

[1]

b.

Explain, in terms of the forces acting on the sphere, why it reaches and maintains this constant speed.

[4]

Forces and motion

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