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Why doesn't a raindrop accelerate as it approaches the ground?

A falling snowflake or raindrop does not accelerate as it approaches the ground because their mass doesn't change. The form is not affected throughout the fall so it is already approaching the ground at terminal velocity. Hope this helps.


What is the graph of the motion of a body falling vertically that reaches a terminal speed?

The graph of the motion of a body falling vertically that reaches a terminal speed would show an initial acceleration until the body reaches its terminal velocity. At this point, the graph would level off, showing constant velocity as the body falls continuously.


What is the acceleration of a falling object that has reached it's terminal velocity?

At terminal velocity, the acceleration of a falling object is zero. Terminal velocity is the constant speed that a freely falling object eventually reaches when the resistance of the medium (such as air) through which it is falling equals the force of gravity.


What forces are acting on an object when it is falling at terminal velocity?

When an object is falling at terminal velocity, the forces of gravity pulling it downward and air resistance pushing upward are balanced. This results in a constant velocity for the object as it falls.


Does the velocity of a falling object increase or decrease?

The velocity of a falling object increases as it falls due to the acceleration of gravity acting on it. As the object falls, it gains speed and accelerates toward the ground until it reaches a constant velocity known as terminal velocity.

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What is the direction and magnitude of the net force acting on a rain drop falling down with constant speed?

If the raindrop is falling at a constant speed, then it has reached terminal velocity. This happens when the downward force (due to gravity) is the same as the upward force due to friction. As such the net force acting on the rain drop is 0.


Why doesn't a raindrop accelerate as it approaches the ground?

A falling snowflake or raindrop does not accelerate as it approaches the ground because their mass doesn't change. The form is not affected throughout the fall so it is already approaching the ground at terminal velocity. Hope this helps.


What is the graph of the motion of a body falling vertically that reaches a terminal speed?

The graph of the motion of a body falling vertically that reaches a terminal speed would show an initial acceleration until the body reaches its terminal velocity. At this point, the graph would level off, showing constant velocity as the body falls continuously.


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.


Why does a falling raindrop not fall faster and faster?

It does, up to a limit called "terminal velocity". Terminal velocity is reached when the force of friction against the air equals the force of gravity acting on the raindrop. As the drop falls, it hits molecules in the air, and each of those molecules slows the raindrop down just a little bit. As gravity pulls the drop down, soon it hits so many molecules per unit of time that the combined effect prevents it from gaining any more speed.


What would you call it when air resistance the force of gravity and a falling object stops accelerating?

When a falling object stops accelerating but is falling at a constant velocity, it is called terminal velocity.


Is it possible for the sky diver in this picture to be falling at a constant velocity?

Any skydiver can fall at a constant velocity. This is called the, "Terminal velocity". Since we do not have the picture that you mention, nothing more can be assumed.


What is the net force on a falling object when it reaches terminal velocity?

An object falling at terminal velocity is moving at constant speed (that's what terminal velocity means) and we will assume it is not changing direction (i.e. it is falling straight down; in reality it is more likely to be bobbing and weaving on the wind.) Constant speed and direction is another way of saying constant velocity. when an object is acted upon by a net force, it's velocity changes. So, since we know that the velocity is not changing, there is no force.


What is the greates velocity a falling object can reach called?

The greatest velocity a falling object can reach is called terminal velocity. Terminal velocity occurs when the force of air resistance on the object matches the force of gravity pulling it down, resulting in a constant speed.


What is the acceleration of a falling object that has reached it's terminal velocity?

At terminal velocity, the acceleration of a falling object is zero. Terminal velocity is the constant speed that a freely falling object eventually reaches when the resistance of the medium (such as air) through which it is falling equals the force of gravity.


What forces are acting on an object when it is falling at terminal velocity?

When an object is falling at terminal velocity, the forces of gravity pulling it downward and air resistance pushing upward are balanced. This results in a constant velocity for the object as it falls.


When air resistance balances the weight of an object that is falling the velocity remains blank?

Constant