Raindrops fall with a constant terminal velocity
Is it true that Raindrops fall with a constant terminal velocity?
That raindrops (and other falling objects) reach a constant terminal velocity when the downward force of gravity equals the upward drag force is a fundamental principle of classical physics requiring no citation.
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The claim describes a well-established physical principle of fluid dynamics and gravity, where falling objects accelerate until air resistance balances gravity, resulting in a constant terminal velocity. This is a matter of basic physics and everyday observation, making it common knowledge that does not require empirical citations.
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The claim describes a well-established physical principle of fluid dynamics and gravity, where falling objects accelerate until air resistance balances gravity, resulting in a constant terminal velocity. This is a matter of basic physics and everyday observation, making it common knowledge that does not require empirical citations.
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