2006-09-14 03:53:41 · 3 answers · asked by Lorna F 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Even though water falls from very high up, it doesn't accelerate gravitationally the whole time. Instead, it reaches its terminal velocity pretty quickly. So it falls most of the distance at a constant velocity, such that gravity and air resistance cancel out. And since a drop of rain isn't particularly dense, its impact at terminal velocity isn't painful. Although, a cold rain of large drops can sting somewhat.
2006-09-14 03:56:51 · answer #1 · answered by DavidK93 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The gravity isn't strong enough to take it to the point where rain would hurt or possibly kill you. If the gravity on Earth was as strong as the gravity on a dwarf star - black or white - yeah, it just might kill you if all of your bones didn't just break instantly on or before you reach the surface.
2006-09-14 12:33:16 · answer #2 · answered by the answerer.... 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you ride a motorcycle in the rain at 50 mph it may hurt a great deal. But falling from the sky it doesn't hurt that much ( See Davids answer)
2006-09-14 04:08:31 · answer #3 · answered by blank 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋