A small metal sphere of radius $a$ is falling with a velocity $v$ through a vertical column of a viscous liquid. If the coefficient of viscosity of the liquid is $\eta $ , then the sphere encounters an opposing force of

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  • A

    $6\pi \eta {a^2}v$

  • B

    $\frac{{6\eta v}}{{\pi a}}$

  • C

    $6\pi \eta av$

  • D

    $\frac{{\pi \eta v}}{{6 a^3}}$

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