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Two fog droplets have radii in the ratio 2:3. What is the ratio of their terminal velocities?

Correct answer A. 4:9

Explanation

Stokes' law gives terminal velocity proportional to the square of the radius, so the ratio is 2² : 3² = 4 : 9.

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