Correct Answer :
The ratio of the magnitudes of the net force excluding the viscous force to the maximum viscous force in water is 500/9.
The work done in pushing the ball to the depth d is 0.077J .
If we neglect the viscous force in water, then the speed v = 7m/s .
Solution :
The correct options are:
• The work done in pushing the ball to the depth d is 0.077J .
• If we neglect the viscous force in water, then the speed v = 7m/s .
• The ratio of the magnitudes of the net force excluding the viscous force to the maximum viscous force in water is 500/9.
Step 1: Given Data and Preliminary Calculations
Radius of the ball,
Mass of the ball,
Depth,
Acceleration due to gravity,
Density of water,
Viscosity of water,
Value of
First, let us calculate the volume of the table tennis ball, :
Now, calculate the buoyant force ():
Calculate the gravitational force ():
Step 2: Calculate the work done in pushing the ball to depth
The net upward force excluding viscous force is:
To slowly push the ball down, an external force equal to
must be applied downward over a distance .Work done, .
Thus, the first option is correct.
Step 3: Calculate the speed neglecting viscous force
Using the work-energy theorem, work done by the net force during the release of the ball over depth equals the gain in kinetic energy at the surface:
Thus, the second option is correct.
Step 4: Ratio of net force (excluding viscous force) to maximum viscous force
The maximum speed attained by the ball in water when neglecting viscous force is at the surface, .
The maximum viscous force according to Stokes' law is:
The ratio of to is:
Thus, the fourth option is also correct.
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