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A lead ball falls through water more slowly than through air because __________?
A
The value of ‘g’ is less in water
B
Density of air is less than that of water
C
Of the viscous force in water
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D
Of The surface tension of water
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A
The value of ‘g’ is less in water
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B
Density of air is less than that of water
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C
Of the viscous force in water
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D
Of The surface tension of water
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Explanation
Water exerts a greater viscous force (drag) than air.
Hence the keyed answer is Of the viscous force in water.
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