If mist falls from clouds, how does a large rain drop develop?

Subject: If mist falls from clouds, how does a large rain drop develop?

Date: Fri Nov 10 00:28:26 2000
Posted by Mike
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If precipitation in the form of mist is heavy enough to fall from a cloud, 
how is it possible that a much heavier raindrop can stay in a cloud long 
enough to get to be its larger size before falling?  It seems as though 
rain could not "grow" from mist to heavier drops.  Thank you.

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