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That's innanswerable, take for instance rain, which comes in many different sizes, it's terminal velocity is reached when the force of friction becomes equal to the force gravity is applying on it. But as water groups together in different sizes and therefore when falling has different levels of friction it falls at different speeds and so the terminal velocity of water depends on the amount of water

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How does a blood drop reach its terminal velocity when falling?

As a blood drop falls, it accelerates due to gravity until it reaches a point where the force of air resistance acting against it equals the force of gravity. At this point, the blood drop stops accelerating and falls at a constant speed known as its terminal velocity. The terminal velocity of a blood drop is determined by its size, shape, weight, and the density of the surrounding air.


What is the time required to determine the time for a drop, starting from rest, to reach 63 of terminal velocity?

The time required to determine the time for a drop, starting from rest, to reach 63 of terminal velocity is typically around 5 to 6 seconds.


Does rain reach terminal velocity?

No, raindrops do not reach terminal velocity because they are too small and have a low enough mass that air resistance slows them down before they can reach their maximum falling speed. Terminal velocity is typically reached by larger objects like skydivers or hailstones.


When gravitational forces and air resistance equalize on an object that is falling toward earth and the object stops accelerating its velocity is called?

In that case, the object is said to have achieved terminal speed.


What is the fastest speed a rain drop can hit you?

The terminal velocity of a raindrop, which is the maximum speed it can reach while falling, is typically around 20-30 miles per hour. However, factors such as wind speed, size of the raindrop, and angle of descent can all influence the speed at which a raindrop hits you.

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Why a larger rain drop falls faster than a small rain drop?

Considering the rain droplets as spherical body. We have two forces acting on the rain drop when it is falling through the sky, namely the resistance force due to friction(drag force)upwards and its weight downwards. Th rain drop falling from such distance attain a terminal velocity while falling i.e their speed becomes constant after sometime. This happens when the drag force equals the weight of drop,, this happens because drag force increases with velocity of the drop. Drag force= .5*rho*v2*A(frontal area)*Cd(coefficient of drag) Weight=m*g=rho*volume of spherical drop=rho*4/3*r3. When we equalize it, we get the Terminal Velocity(v) varying directly as sqr of r(radius of drop) So larger drop means, larger terminal velocity and hence less time taken for falling. So larger rain drop falls faster.


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.


How does a blood drop reach its terminal velocity when falling?

As a blood drop falls, it accelerates due to gravity until it reaches a point where the force of air resistance acting against it equals the force of gravity. At this point, the blood drop stops accelerating and falls at a constant speed known as its terminal velocity. The terminal velocity of a blood drop is determined by its size, shape, weight, and the density of the surrounding air.


What is acceleration of a rain drop that falls at a constant velocity?

If the velocity is constant then there is no acceleration. The acceleration is zero.


What is the time required to determine the time for a drop, starting from rest, to reach 63 of terminal velocity?

The time required to determine the time for a drop, starting from rest, to reach 63 of terminal velocity is typically around 5 to 6 seconds.


How much force does a rain drop have?

A raindrop's force is typically very small and varies depending on its size and speed. On average, a raindrop falling at terminal velocity has a force equivalent to about 0.01 Newtons.


Clouds are very high in the sky but the rain-drops falling from the clouds havelow velocities as they reach the ground.?

the reason why is because of the shape and weight if the rain drop. the weight of a rain drop is less than a gram and the shape of one when falling from the sky, has a lot of drag. this means that the terminal velocity of a rain drop is very slow


Does rain reach terminal velocity?

No, raindrops do not reach terminal velocity because they are too small and have a low enough mass that air resistance slows them down before they can reach their maximum falling speed. Terminal velocity is typically reached by larger objects like skydivers or hailstones.


When gravitational forces and air resistance equalize on an object that is falling toward earth and the object stops accelerating its velocity is called?

In that case, the object is said to have achieved terminal speed.


What is the fastest speed a rain drop can hit you?

The terminal velocity of a raindrop, which is the maximum speed it can reach while falling, is typically around 20-30 miles per hour. However, factors such as wind speed, size of the raindrop, and angle of descent can all influence the speed at which a raindrop hits you.


How would you use the word terminal velocity in a sentence?

We will reach terminal velocity just before we hit the ground, then the result of our velocity will be terminal.


What is the speed an on object reaches when the force of gravity is balanced by air resistance called?

terminal velocity