2006-12-18 05:05:00 · 4 answers · asked by Charlie B 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
0, zero.
2006-12-18 05:15:17 · answer #1 · answered by Hootcoot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the speed of the raindrop depends on its size. raindrops vary greatly from 0.1mm across to as large as 5mm (sometimes they attain a size of 8mm with great updrafts). raindrops accelerate while falling to speeds approaching 20mph, their speed is restricted by air resistance. so the range of raindrops is 5mph to 20mph
2006-12-18 14:51:54 · answer #2 · answered by F-A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Luckily we have a dense atmosphere with billions upon billions of exited molecules to slow down rain drops. If not, rain drops would hit us with such a force that they would knock us senseless.
2006-12-18 18:07:15 · answer #3 · answered by dimimo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's a source that says 5 to 20 mph.
http://www.wonderquest.com/falling-raindrops.htm
2006-12-18 13:39:20 · answer #4 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋