$A$ metal sphere of radius $R$ and density $\rho_1$ is dropped in a liquid of density $\sigma$ and moves with terminal velocity $V$. Another metal sphere of the same radius and density $\rho_2$ is dropped in the same liquid. Its terminal velocity will be:

  • A
    $V \left[ (\rho_2 - \sigma) / (\rho_1 - \sigma) \right]$
  • B
    $V \left[ (\rho_1 - \sigma) / (\rho_2 - \sigma) \right]$
  • C
    $V \left[ (\rho_2 + \sigma) / (\rho_1 + \sigma) \right]$
  • D
    $V \left[ (\rho_1 + \sigma) / (\rho_2 + \sigma) \right]$

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