alleryStart learning →Stokes drag on a sphere increases with radius R as which power?
APower two of R
BPower one of R
CPower three of R
DPower four of R
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Power one of R
The drag is linear in radius, while the excess weight force grows as R cubed.
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