Why does rain fall in 'sheets' when a steady wind is blowing?

Subject: Why does rain fall in 'sheets' when a steady wind is blowing?

Date: Sun Mar 8 10:22:56 1998
Posted by Chris Martin
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City: Bristol State/Province: No state entered.
Country: England
Area of science: Physics
ID: 889374176.Ph

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When seen across a large open space, falling rain droplets tend to 
clump together in sheets. What causes the attractive force?

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