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A body falling through a liquid acquires a steady velocity is known as

A. End velocity

B. Touch down velocity

C. Terminal velocity

D. Steady state velocity

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

When an object falls through a fluid, it attains a constant velocity through its subsequent motion. This happens because the net force on the body due to gravity and fluid becomes zero. This constant velocity is termed as terminal velocity.

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