Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Density and pressure

Density and pressure — practice question

A sphere is travelling vertically downward through a liquid at terminal (constant) velocity. Which statement about the magnitude of the upthrust acting on the sphere is correct?

  • AIt is proportional to the acceleration of free fall.
  • BIt is equal to the weight of the sphere.
  • CIt is proportional to the density of the sphere.
  • DIt is proportional to the square of the radius of the sphere.

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