During a severe storm in Palm Beach, FL, on January 2, 1999, 31 inches (need...

Eric M

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...help-gave effort already)!? ...of rain fell in a period of nine hours. Assuming that the raindrops hit the ground with a speed of 10 m/s, estimate the average upward force exerted by one square meter of ground to stop the falling raindrops during the storm. (Note: One cubic meter of water has a mass of 1000 kg.)

I am self-studying a chapter on momentum and need some help. Thanks!
 
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