Falling raindrops frequently develop electric charges. Does this create noticeable forces between the droplets? Suppose

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Falling raindrops frequently develop electric charges. Does this create noticeable forces between the droplets? Suppose

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Falling raindrops frequently develop electric charges. Does thiscreate noticeable forces between the droplets? Supposetwo 1.8 mg drops each have a chargeof +29 pC. The centers of the droplets are at thesame height and 0.44 cm apart.
What is the approximate electric force between the droplets?
What horizontal acceleration does this force produce on thedroplets?
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