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Problem 6.3

6.3. a)



The work done by the force of gravity is given by



$W = mgh ~=~ (3.35 \times 10^{-5})(9.8)(100) J$



$W = 3.28 \times 10^{-2} J$





b)



The force of gravity equals the force of air resistance since the raindrop is falling at constant speed, so the work done by air resistance is given by



$W = - 3.28 \times 10^{-2} J$







Jason George Zeibel
11/12/1997