A raindrop falling from a height h above ground attains a near terminal velocity when it has fallen through a height 
. Which of the diagrams shown in figure correctly shows the change in kinetic and potential energy of the drop during its fall up to the ground?
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: At a height h above the ground, PE of raindrop is maximum and KE = 0. As the raindrop falls its PE goes 
above the ground. At this stage, rain drop has acquired near terminal velocity (=constant). Therefore, at this stage, KE tends to be constant. PE becomes zero when raindrop falls to the ground. Hence, option is most appropriate.
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