Are raindrops tear-shaped? Diameter < 2 mm Diameter 2 – 5.5 mm Diameter > 5.5 mm
Diameter < 2 mm Water surface tension Air pressure Click to fall
Diameter < 2 mm water surface tension > air pressure retains spherical shape Air pressure Diameter 2 – 5.5 mm Diameter > 5.5 mm Click to fall
Diameter 2 – 5.5 mm Water surface tension Air pressure Click to fall
air pressure flattens bottom, top rounded hamburger bun shape Air pressure Diameter 2 – 5.5 mm Click to fall Diameter < 2 mm Diameter > 5.5 mm
Diameter > 5.5 mm Water surface tension Air pressure Click to fall
air pressure exceeds water surface tension breaks into small drops Diameter > 5.5 mm Diameter < 2 mm Diameter 2 – 5.5 mm Click to fall Air pressure