Why Do Raindrops Fall with Constant Speed During the Later

Multiple Choice

Why do raindrops fall with constant speed during the later stages of their descent?

A) The gravitational force is the same for all drops
B) Air resistance just balances the force of gravity
C) The drops all fall from the same height
D) The force of gravity is negligible for objects as small as raindrops
E) Gravity cannot increase the speed of a falling object to more than 9.8 m/s