A falling raindrop attains a limiting speed mainly because of:

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Step 1: As a raindrop falls, its speed increases under gravity. Step 2: The opposing drag force increases with speed; there is also a small upward buoyant force. Step 3: When drag plus buoyancy equals weight, the net force becomes zero. Step 4: Acceleration becomes zero and the drop continues with terminal speed. Final answer: Viscous drag exerted by air (Option C).