$A$ sphere is dropped under gravity through a fluid of viscosity $\eta$. If the average acceleration is half of the initial acceleration,the time to attain the terminal velocity is ($\rho$ = density of sphere; $r$ = radius).

  • A
    $\frac{4\rho r^2}{9\eta}$
  • B
    $\frac{9\rho r^2}{4\eta}$
  • C
    $\frac{4\rho r}{9\eta}$
  • D
    $\frac{9\rho r}{4\eta}$

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