Raindrop Physics Simulation
Work done by gravity and air resistance during a raindrop's fall
2 mm
500 m
Reached at 250 m
Physics Results
Work by Gravity (First Half)
0.082J
Work by Gravity (Second Half)
0.082J
Work by Air Resistance
-0.164J
Final Speed
10.0m/s
Physics Principle Demonstrated
- Work done by gravity is the same in both halves (W = mgh)
- Air resistance does negative work, converting mechanical energy to heat
- Terminal velocity is reached when gravitational force equals air resistance
- Final kinetic energy (½mv²) is less than initial potential energy (mgh) due to air resistance
