Why Do Raindrops Fall with Constant Speed During the Later

question 60

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The gravitational force is the same for all drops
• B) Air resistance just balances the force of gravity
• C) The drops all fall from the same height
• D) The force of gravity is negligible for objects as small as raindrops
• E) Gravity cannot increase the speed of a falling object to more than 32 ft/s

---

Definitions:

Ethnomethodological Analysis

A method of sociological analysis that studies how people use everyday interactions to construct a shared social reality.

Applause

The act of clapping hands together to show appreciation or approval, often used by audiences to commend performers or speakers.

Positive Point

An affirmative or advantageous aspect, characteristic, or feature of something.

Ethnomethodologists

Researchers who study how people use everyday interactions and routines to construct a sense of social order and understand their world.