Why do raindrops fall with constant speed during the later stages of their descent?

Engineering

Physics

Acceleration

Newtons First Law of Motion

Newtons Third Law of Motion

Question

Why do raindrops fall with constant speed during the later stages of their descent?

A

All drops fall from the same height.

B

The gravitational force cannot increase the speed of a falling object to more than 9.8 m/s.

C

The gravitational force is negligible for objects as small as raindrops.

D

Air resistance balances the gravitational force on a drop.

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