The frictional force acts in the direction on a drop of rain falling down with constant speed.

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The correct option is A upward
When a rain drop falls down through the air particles, the friction due to the air particles acts in the upward direction.

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The frictional force acts in the direction on a drop of rain falling down with constant speed.

The correct option is A upwardWhen a rain drop falls down through the air particles, the friction due to the air particles acts in the upward direction.

The correct option is A upward
When a rain drop falls down through the air particles, the friction due to the air particles acts in the upward direction.