For a particle settling in water at its terminal settling velocity, which of the following is true? (A) Buoyancy = weight + drag (B) Weight = buoyancy + drag (C) Drag = buoyancy + weight (D) Drag = weight

For a particle settling in water at its terminal settling velocity, which of
the following is true?
(A) Buoyancy = weight + drag
(B) Weight = buoyancy + drag
(C) Drag = buoyancy + weight
(D) Drag = weight
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1 Answer

Answer :

(B) Weight = buoyancy + drag
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