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A hail and a rain drop of same radius are released from same height, then rain drop will reach

Correct answer: B. After hail

  • A. Before hail
  • B. After hail
  • C. At the same time
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

When objects of the same size fall through the air, the effects of air resistance and material density become significant. A raindrop, being less dense and having more surface area relative to its mass, experiences greater air resistance compared to a hailstone, which is denser and has a more compact structure. Consequently, the hailstone, with lesser relative air resistance, falls faster and reaches the ground before the raindrop. Hence, Option B is correct. Options A and C are incorrect because they disregard the differences in density and air resistance, and Option D is incorrect as Option B is the valid explanation of the scenario.

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