How Is Work Done by Air Resistance Calculated in a Falling Raindrop Scenario?

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Homework Statement



a .459kg raindrop falls vertically at constant speed under the influence of gravity and air resistance. acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s

after the drop 141 m, the work done by gravity is 634.246 J

a problem ask the work donde by air resistance
the work done by gravity is 634.246J

Homework Equations



i just know regular force and work

w=f*change in x/y
f= m*g

The Attempt at a Solution



i don't know what to do
 
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Hi PepeF.! :smile:

Hint: use the work-energy theorem …

total work done = change in kinetic energy :wink:​