Finding mass with acceleration and velocity

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Start date Nov 7, 2009
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To find the mass of the raindrop, apply Newton's second law, where the sum of forces equals mass times acceleration (F = ma). The force of air resistance is given as 5.3x10^-5 N, which balances the gravitational force at terminal velocity. Using the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²), the net force acting on the raindrop is zero at terminal velocity. Therefore, the mass can be calculated by rearranging the equation to m = F/g, resulting in a mass of approximately 0.0054 kg. This calculation demonstrates the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration in the context of terminal velocity.

Nov 7, 2009

PepeF.

Homework Statement

the force of air resistance on a raindrop is 5.3x10-5N when it falls with a erminal velocity of 5.3 m/s.

the acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2.

what is the MASS in Kg of the raindrop?

[i am completely lost in this one]

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Nov 7, 2009

Delphi51

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Write that the sum of the forces = ma.

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