For a spherical drop of constant mass density , radius and downward velocity , suppose its volume grows at rate by collecting stationary mist and its upward quadratic drag is , with . The drop mass is . Its incoming mass accretion rate and the variable-mass system momentum law give the displayed equations. The accreted matter must be accelerated from rest, producing the additional term alongside drag.

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