The terminal velocity of a small sized spherical body of radius $r$ falling vertically in a viscous liquid is given by the proportionality

  • A

    $v \propto \frac{1}{r^2}$

  • B

    $v \propto r^2$

  • C

    $v \propto \frac{1}{r}$

  • D

    $v \propto r$

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