Since g, π, η and r are constants for both balls, therefore, vT is proportional to the masses of the balls. Now the mass of the ball filled with air is less than the mass of the ball filled with water, therefore, the terminal velocity of the air filled ball will also be less. This means that the ball filled with air will take less time to attain its terminal speed as compared to the heavier water filled ball.
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