Estimate the terminal velocity for a dust particle in air

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Estimate the terminal velocity for a dust particle in air. Assume it has a radius of 1.0 um and a density similar to that of balsa wood. Your answer will tell you why dust particles remain "suspended" in air for long periods.

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