Question

Part A: Explain why we do not measure the rate at which rain falls in meters per second? In your explanation, use reasoning based on appropriate units to model this situation. (5 points)

Part B: What are the two quantities that should be measured to find the rate at which rain falls? Explain how the rate can be determined.

Answer 1

@ganeshie8

Answer 2

My best friend is here!

Answer 3

:)

Answer 4

rate at which rain falls ?
interesting .... let me think a bit lol

Answer 5

rate at which a car is going can be measured in miles per hour
when somebody says the car goes 90 miles per hour, it makes perfect sense as we get a clear idea how far it wil go in 1 hour

Answer 6

Yep :)

Answer 7

if you measure rain in meters per second, or miles per hour. it definitely makes no sense... cuz rain is not like wind or something... it is simply falling due to gravity right ?

Answer 8

so are we established that, measuring rain in meters per second doesnt give us any meaningful info ?

Answer 9

Next, lets see how rate of rain is measured practically

Answer 10

inches per year right?

Answer 11

just have a quick look at this
http://wiki.sandaysoft.com/a/Rain_measurement#Rain_Rate

Answer 12

mm per hour . :)

Answer 13

make's sense cause height can be measured in mm

Answer 14

Rain can't be measured as a speed, but height.

Answer 15

which height ? rain has no height right ?

Answer 16

just tell me how rain rate is measured

Answer 17

mm per hour

Answer 18

just put a bucket outside, when the rain is falling.
and collect the rain water