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A 4 mm-diameter spherical raindrop falls freely in standard atmosphere. (a) Sketch a FBD and derive...

A 4 mm-diameter spherical raindrop falls freely in standard atmosphere. (a) Sketch a FBD and derive an equation for determining the terminal velocity. (b) Determine the terminal velocity. (c) Repeat (a) if the diameter is halved.

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