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Which law gives the drag force on a small sphere moving through a fluid?

Correct answer A. Stokes' law

Explanation

Stokes' law states that the viscous drag on a small sphere moving slowly through a fluid is F = 6πηrv, proportional to viscosity, radius and speed.

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