Raindrops if the effects

Raindrops if the effects

Raindrops if the effects of the air acting on falling raindrops are ignored, then we can treat raindrops as freely falling objects.

(a) Rain clouds are typically a few hundred meters above the ground. Estimate the speed with which raindrops would strike the ground if they were freely falling objects. Give your estimate in m/s, km/h, and mi/h.

(b) Estimate (from your own personal observations of rain) the speed with which raindrops actually strike the ground.

(c) Based on your answers to parts (a) and (b), is it a good approximation to neglect the effects of the air on falling raindrops? Explain.

Is this the question you were looking for? If so, place your order here to get started!