A ball bearing is gently released from rest and allowed to fall through a viscous...

PHYSICS
WAEC 2000

A ball bearing is gently released from rest and allowed to fall through a viscous fluid. Which of the following statements about the motion is correct?

  • A. its acceleration decreases before terminal velocity is attained
  • B. when terminal velocity is attained the acceleration of the fluid becomes zero
  • C. its velocity increases before terminal velocity is attained
  • D. there is no resultant force on the ball before it attains terminal velocity

Correct Answer: B. when terminal velocity is attained the acceleration of the fluid becomes zero



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