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A-LevelPhysicsForces, density and pressureOct/Nov 2016Paper 1 Q141 Mark

Which diagram best shows the forces acting on a ball falling at a constant velocity through a liquid?

A[Diagram option A: Upthrust and viscous drag upwards, weight downwards (Upthrust greater than weight)]
B[Diagram option B: Viscous drag upwards, upthrust and weight downwards]
C[Diagram option C: Upthrust upwards, viscous drag and weight downwards]
D[Diagram option D: Upthrust and viscous drag upwards, weight downwards (balanced forces)]

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About This A-Level Physics Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Physics (9702) Oct/Nov 2016 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Forces, density and pressure and is worth 1 mark.

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