For a small spherical particle of styrofoam (density = 16 kg/m3) with a diameter of 5 mm falling in air, the drag is given by FD = 3πµVd, where µ is the air viscosity and V is the sphere velocity. Derive the differential equation that describes the motion. Using the Euler method, find the maximum speed starting from rest and the time it takes to reach 95% of this speed. Plot the speed as a function of time.
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