What is the velocity $v$ of a metallic ball of radius $r$ falling in a tank of liquid at the instant when its acceleration is one-half that of a freely falling body? (The densities of metal and of liquid are $\rho$ and $\sigma$ respectively,and the viscosity of the liquid is $\eta$).

  • A
    $\frac{r^2 g}{9\eta}(\rho - 2\sigma)$
  • B
    $\frac{r^2 g}{9\eta}(2\rho - \sigma)$
  • C
    $\frac{r^2 g}{9\eta}(\rho - \sigma)$
  • D
    $\frac{2r^2 g}{9\eta}(\rho - \sigma)$

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