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According to Stokes' Law, the terminal velocity of a small spherical body falling through a viscous fluid is directly proportional to what?
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Correct answer: The square of its radius
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: B) The square of its radius š Explanation: Stokes' Law states that the terminal velocity of a sphere falling in a viscous fluid is directly proportional to the square of its radius (). This means that a larger drop of water or a heavier spherical object will fall significantly faster through the air or liquid than a smaller one.