Author Topic: PUZZLE -- Falling Raindrops (Read 5591 times)

Neil Obstat · « **on:** September 06, 2018, 08:50:02 PM »

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Which raindrops fall faster, the small ones or the large ones?
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(Explain your answer using verifiable physical principles, if possible.)

Felicitas · « **Reply #1 on:** September 06, 2018, 08:59:54 PM »

Same.
9.8 m/sec squared.. rate of falling object absolute velocity...

I wouldn't place any bets on my answer. My high school years seem so far away..
:jumping2:

Maria Regina · « **Reply #2 on:** September 06, 2018, 09:27:17 PM »

Quote from: Neil Obstat on September 06, 2018, 08:50:02 PM

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Which raindrops fall faster, the small ones or the large ones?
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(Explain your answer using verifiable physical principles, if possible.)

It might depend on what state the water is in. We do not live in a vacuum, so gravity will affect the velocity of frozen water vs water vapor.

If the water is frozen, the size has increased to that of baseballs, and the wind is strong, then that hail would strike the earth with a greater velocity, which could break windows, damage ceramic tiles on roofs, and even kill people.

Neil Obstat · « **Reply #3 on:** September 06, 2018, 09:37:33 PM »

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Nothing special.
Ordinary about sea-level (14 psi absolute), room temperature, clear day.

Neil Obstat · « **Reply #4 on:** September 06, 2018, 09:43:19 PM »

Quote from: Felicitas on September 06, 2018, 08:59:54 PM

Same.
9.8 m/sec squared.. rate of falling object absolute velocity...

I wouldn't place any bets on my answer. My high school years seem so far away..
:jumping2:

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That's a good start, but falling rain has more than acceleration due to gravity to affect its terminal velocity (hint hint).

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