Answer:
2) 433 mph
Explanation:
The final velocity of the raindrop as it reaches the ground can be found by using the equation for a uniformly accelerated motion:
where
v is the final velocity
u = 0 is the initial velocity (the raindrop starts from rest)
a = g = 9.8 m/s^2 is the acceleration due to gravity
d = 2 km = 2000 m is the distance covered
Solving for v,
And keeping in mind that
1 mile = 1609 metres
1 hour = 3600 s
The speed converted into miles per hour is