$A$ steel ball of radius $6 \ mm$ has a terminal speed of $12 \ cm s^{-1}$ in a viscous liquid. What will be the terminal speed of a steel ball of radius $3 \ mm$ in the same liquid (in $cm s^{-1}$)?

  • A
    $12$
  • B
    $9$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $3$

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