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Ch 06: Dynamics I: Motion Along a Line
Chapter 6, Problem 6

b. A 4.0-cm-diameter, 55 g ball is shot horizontally into a tank of 40°C honey. How long will it take for the horizontal speed to decrease to 10% of its initial value?

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Drag Force

The drag force is a resistance force that acts opposite to the direction of motion of an object moving through a fluid. It depends on factors such as the object's speed, cross-sectional area, and the fluid's density and viscosity. In this scenario, the ball experiences drag as it moves through the honey, which will affect its horizontal speed over time.
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Newton's Second Law of Motion

Newton's Second Law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. This principle is crucial for understanding how the drag force affects the ball's motion, as it will determine how quickly the ball slows down in the viscous honey.
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Viscosity

Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to deformation or flow. It plays a significant role in how objects move through fluids; higher viscosity means greater resistance. In this case, the honey's viscosity will influence the drag force acting on the ball, thereby affecting the time it takes for the ball's speed to decrease to 10% of its initial value.
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