Two rain drops of same radius $r$ falling with terminal velocity $V$ merge and form a bigger drop with radius $R$. The terminal velocity of the bigger drop is:

  • A
    $\frac{V R^2}{r^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{V R}{r}$
  • C
    $\frac{V r^2}{R^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{2 V R}{r}$

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