Q906
A body falling through a liquid acquires a steady velocity is known as
A.
End velocity
B.
Touch down velocity
C.
Terminal velocity
AnswerD.
Steady state velocity
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
When an object falls through a fluid, it attains a constant velocity through its subsequent motion. This happens because the net force on the body due to gravity and fluid becomes zero. This constant velocity is termed as terminal velocity.