Question

Problem 4: A small ball bearing is released from rest in a tank of oil. The downward acceleration of the ball bearing is g – kv, where g is the

constant acceleration due to gravity, k is a constant that depends on the viscosity of the oil, and v is the downward velocity of the object. Derive expressions for the velocity v and the vertical drop y as function of the time t after the ball bearing's release.

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