The terminal velocity $v$ of a spherical ball of lead of radius $R$ falling through a viscous liquid varies with $R$ such that

  • A
    $v/R = \text{constant}$
  • B
    $vR = \text{constant}$
  • C
    $v = \text{constant}$
  • D
    $v/R^2 = \text{constant}$

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