$A$ solid metallic sphere of radius $r$ is allowed to fall freely through air. If the frictional resistance due to air is proportional to the cross-sectional area and to the square of the velocity,then the terminal velocity of the sphere is proportional to which of the following?

  • A
    $r^2$
  • B
    $r$
  • C
    $r^{3/2}$
  • D
    $r^{1/2}$

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