a force that pulls water, slowing its downward movement is
Biology · High School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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The force that pulls water and slows its downward movement is known as viscous drag or viscous force. This is a type of frictional force that acts on fluid elements and is caused by the viscosity of the fluid. Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow and deformation. When water moves downwards, either through the air or through a medium, it encounters resistance from the viscosity of the fluid and from the interactions with the surrounding medium. This resistance acts in the opposite direction to the movement, thereby slowing down the water's downward velocity.