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Water will try to take a shape that represents the lowest energy. If water were in a vacuum this shape would be sphere. As the air runs past the falling droplet this sphere sees atmospheric drag. This distorts the shape of the sphere. Furthermore, the droplet if possible, would "like" the air to flow past it in laminar, non turbulent stream. Since the drop is elastic to tends to form a shape not unlike the cross section of an airplane wing. This is a shape that tends to be in the lowest energy and to provide for smooth flow of air over the surface of the drop.
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Rain consists of very small raindrops?
Yes, raindrops are tiny water droplets that form in clouds and fall to the ground due to gravity. These raindrops can vary in size, but are generally small and contribute to rainfall.
What do raindrops look like when they fall from the sky?
Raindrops appear as small, round, and transparent droplets as they fall from the sky.
Is raindrops a living thing?
Yes in everything's alive world.... no they are not
Which will fall faster large or small raindrops?
Large raindrops will fall faster than small raindrops due to their higher mass and greater terminal velocity. The larger raindrops experience less air resistance compared to smaller raindrops of the same shape, allowing them to fall faster towards the ground.
What are two possible ways that raindrops fall?
Two possible ways for raindrops to fall:- One way is due to condensation The other way is due to the dashing of clouds
What is the name for raindrops that freeze as they fall through the air?
The name for raindrops that freeze as they fall through the air is sleet.
Large water droplets that fall out of clouds?
Those are raindrops, formed when water vapor in the clouds condenses and combines into larger droplets that become heavy enough to fall to the ground.
What determines the direction in which raindrops fall during a heavy shower?
Raindrops fall in the direction of gravity, which is typically straight down. However, during a heavy shower, wind can cause raindrops to fall at an angle or be blown sideways. The shape, size, and weight of raindrops also play a role in determining their direction of fall.
Why it rains more where more trees are?
Because trees grow near rivers to get water to the trees. Then the clouds absorbed the river water and form raindrops which fall.
What is called when rain drops fall to the earth?
When raindrops fall to the earth, it is called precipitation.
What is it called when rain drops fall to the earth?
It is called precipitation when raindrops fall to the earth.
What fall to the ground when clouds become too heavy?
Raindrops
