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Motion in 1D with Variable Mass and Air Resistance

Q- A raindrop is observed at time t=0 when it has mass m and downward velocity u. As it falls under gravity its mass increased by condensation at a rate k and a resisting force acts on it proportional to its speed and equal to kv when the speed is v. Show that
d(M2 v)/dt =M2g, where M = m +kt.

(On request from Abhishek)

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