An object falling through a fluid is observed to have acceleration given by $a = g - bv$,where $g$ is the gravitational acceleration and $b$ is a constant. After a long time of release,it is observed to fall with a constant speed. What must be the value of this constant speed?

  • A
    $g/b$
  • B
    $b/g$
  • C
    $gb$
  • D
    $g+b$

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