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Homework Statement


Calculate the velocity a 1.0g raindrop would reach if it fell from a height of 1.0km. You may ignore all forces of friction.

Homework Equations


Fg = mg, where g = 9.81 m/s^2
W = Fparallel x d


The Attempt at a Solution


I used Fg = mg to find that Fg = 0.00981 N.
Then, I had no clue what formula to use after this :S.

Thanks.
 
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There's a connection between:

you're starting and ending velocity
and
your acceleration

hint: assume the drop starts from rest... so you know the starting velocity. And the acceleration is also a known constant.