As water drops fall at a steady rate from a leaking faucet they
A)get closer together.
B)get farther apart.
C)remain at a relatively fixed distance from one another.

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As water drops fall from a leaking faucet, they accelerate due to gravity. The first drop starts to accelerate before the next drop is released, so each subsequent drop has a bit of catching up to do. However, since all drops accelerate at the same rate (assuming no air resistance), the distance between them increases over time, making them get farther apart.

As Water Drops Fall at a Steady Rate from a Leaking