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Chapter 6, Problem 6.5OQ
As a raindrop falls through the atmosphere, its speed initially changes as it falls toward the Earth. Before the raindrop reaches its terminal speed, does the magnitude of its acceleration (a) increase, (b) decrease, (c) stay constant at zero, (d) stay constant at 9.80 m/s2, or (e) stay constant at some other value?
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update, Hybrid Edition (with Enhanced WebAssign Multi-Term LOE Printed Access Card for Physics)
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