Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy

Gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy — practice question

A raindrop with mass $m$ is moving straight down through the air at a constant speed $v$. The air exerts a retarding force $kv$ on the raindrop, where $k$ is a constant. The acceleration of free fall is $g$. Which expression gives the raindrop's kinetic energy?

  • A$\frac{mg}{k}$
  • B$\frac{mg^2}{2k^2}$
  • C$\frac{m^3g^2}{k^2}$
  • D$\frac{m^3g^2}{2k^2}$

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