Two rain drops reach the earth with different terminal velocities having ratio 9:4. Then the ratio of their volumes is
Correct answer: D. 27:8
- A. 3:2
- B. 4:9
- C. 9:4
- D. 27:8
Explanation
The terminal velocity of a spherical object falling through a fluid is proportional to the square root of its volume. Given the ratio of terminal velocities is 9:4, we can deduce the ratio of the volumes by cubing this ratio. Hence, (9/4)^3 = 729/64, which simplifies to 27:8. Therefore, the correct answer is 27:8. Other options fail to account for this cubic relationship between terminal velocity and volume.
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