answersLogoWhite

0

The maximum speed that raindrops can fall is around 18mph, depending on their size. Larger drops fall faster than smaller drops, due to their greater mass.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Which raindrops if either fall faster small ones or large ones?

If you exclude the resistance the air has on the two raindrops, both the small and the lager raindrops will travel at the same speed i.e. 32ft a second every second (The first second 32ft, the second second 64ft per second and so on). But because we do have air resistance which will resist the gravitational attraction, the raindrop with the larger mass will reach the ground first. As a point of further interest, if an object falls from a very high altitude the resistance of the air will equal the pull of gravity and the object will continue to fall at the same speed, this is called terminal velocity.


Who would fall faster a man with a small parachute or a man with a large parachute?

The man with a small parachute will fall faster.


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.


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.


Why do snowflakes float in the air and don't fall faster than raindrops?

Snowflakes have a larger surface area to mass ratio compared to raindrops, which causes them to experience more air resistance. This air resistance slows down the fall of snowflakes, allowing them to float gently to the ground. Raindrops, on the other hand, have a smaller surface area to mass ratio, causing them to fall faster due to gravity.


Which fall faster big rain drop or small rain drop?

The viscosity of air provides a drag force on a raindrop and keeps it from falling with the acceleration of gravity. When a drop is falling (assuming it does not combine with other drops in the process) it will reach a terminal velocity which depends on its diameter. The larger the diameter the larger the terminal velocity. Specifically, the terminal velocity is proportional to the square root of the diameter of the drop. Big rain drops fall faster than small rain drops. See related links for details and equations.


Does the shape of raindrops matter?

Yes, the shape of raindrops matters as it can affect how rain behaves in the atmosphere and how it interacts with surfaces on the ground. Round raindrops are typically more stable and fall faster than irregularly shaped raindrops. The shape of raindrops can also impact how effectively they can coalesce with other droplets to form larger raindrops.


How fast does a raindrop fall?

Depending on the size of the water droplets rain can fall anywhere from 5 to 18 MPH at sea level. Rain drops that would be large enough to fall faster than 18 MPH break up into smaller droplets once they reach this speed.


Who would fall faster at a short distance small parachute or large?

a small parachute becouse it has less air ressitance meaning it traps less air than a big parachute.


What affects the speed at which raindrops fall?

The size and shape of the raindrop, air resistance, and gravity all affect the speed at which raindrops fall. Larger and more aerodynamic raindrops fall faster due to their mass and streamlined shape, while smaller raindrops may be slowed down by air resistance. Gravity also plays a crucial role in determining the speed of fall.


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.