Question

Rain drops fall from a great height under gravity. Select the correct statement:

• A. Their velocities go on increasing until they hit the earth with the same velocity
• B. Their velocities go on increasing as they hit the earth, but final velocities of different drops are different
• C. They fall with a terminal velocity which is the same for every drop
• D. They fall with terminal velocities which are different for drops of different size

Hint:

Understand the balance between gravity and air resistance to explain terminal velocity in falling objects.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Falling raindrops are subject to air resistance. Larger drops attain higher terminal velocities because their greater mass and gravitational force more effectively overcome air drag, whereas smaller drops reach lower terminal velocities.