Properties of Matter 4 Question 12
14. Two spheres and for equal radii have densities and , respectively. The spheres are connected by a massless string and placed in liquids and of densities and and viscosities and , respectively. They float in equilibrium with the sphere in and sphere in
and the string being taut (see figure). If sphere
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Assertion and Reason
Mark your answer as
(a) If Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I
(b) If Statement I is true, Statement II is true; Statement II is not a correct explanation for Statement I
(c) If Statement I is true; Statement II is false
(d) If Statement I is false; Statement II is true
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 14. 3
Solution:
- Terminal velocity is given by