Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Non-uniform motion

Non-uniform motion — practice question

Two balls with the same shape and size but different masses are falling through the same liquid. For each ball, the combined drag force and upthrust on it is equal to its weight. Which statement about the two balls is correct?

  • AThe heavier ball has a larger acceleration than the lighter ball.
  • BThe heavier ball has a smaller deceleration than the lighter ball.
  • CThe heavier ball is falling at the same speed as the lighter ball.
  • DThe heavier ball is falling at a larger speed than the lighter ball.

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