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Rain drops falling under gravity do not acquire very high velocity. Why?

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To understand why raindrops falling under gravity do not acquire very high velocity, we need to analyze the forces acting on them. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Forces Acting on Raindrops:** When a raindrop falls, two main forces act on it: the gravitational force (weight) pulling it downward and the viscous drag force opposing its motion. - **Gravitational Force (Weight)**: This force can be expressed as \( F_g = mg \), where \( m \) is the mass of the raindrop and \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity. ...
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