Two drops of same radius are falling through air with steady velocity of $v \ cm/s$. If the two drops coalesce,what would be the terminal velocity?

  • A
    $4v$
  • B
    $(4)^{1/3}v$
  • C
    $2v$
  • D
    $64v$

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