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1.5.1a Forces, resultant force and motion

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Question 40

A raindrop falls vertically through the air at a constant speed.

Which statement about the raindrop is correct?

A

The gravitational potential energy of the raindrop remains constant.

B

The upward force of air resistance is equal in magnitude to the weight of the raindrop.

C

There is a non-zero resultant force acting downwards on the raindrop.

D

The raindrop is accelerating downwards at 9.8 m s−29.8\text{ m s}^{-2}9.8 m s−2.

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