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Mr. Wonderful

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on: Jul 13, 2018
What is the difference between rain and drizzle in terms of water droplet size?

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At the same subfreezing temperature, how does the saturation vapor pressure above water droplets differ from that above ice crystals?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Falling drops of water greater than 0.5 mm in diameter are called rain. Drops of water with diameters less than 0.5 mm are called drizzle.

Answer to Question 2

At the same subfreezing temperature, the saturation vapor pressure above water surfaces is greater than the saturation vapor pressure above ice surfaces.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Excellent

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Gracias!

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