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An object moving in a liquid experiences a linear drag force:
a. Find an algebraic expression for vx(t), the x-component of velocity as a function of time, for a spherical particle of radius R and mass m that is shot horizontally with initial speed v0through a liquid of viscosity ?.
b. Water at 20°C has viscosity ? = 1.0 × 10-3 N s/m2. Suppose a 4.0-cm-diameter, 33 g ball is shot horizontally into a tank of 20°C water. How long will it take for the horizontal speed to decrease to 50% of its initial value?
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