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A skydiver, falling without an open parachute, will reach a terminal velocity of approx 200 km per hour (55 metres/second).
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∙ 7y agoUp to about 120 mph (in free fall).
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Why can't skydivers breathe?
They actually can breathe, though it is not "normal" because the air is rushing past them so fast. I never thought about my breathing when I was in freefall.
Why do skydivers reach terminal velocity?
Skydivers reach terminal velocity because as they fall, the force of gravity pulling them downward is balanced by air resistance pushing upward. At terminal velocity, these forces are equal, so the skydiver stops accelerating and falls at a constant speed.
What are some examples of air resists things moving through it?
Some examples of things that experience air resistance when moving through it include cars, airplanes, and falling objects like skydivers or parachutists. Air resistance is caused by the friction between the air and the surface of the object, which slows it down as it moves through the air.
Does water affect how fast something falls?
No, the presence of water does not affect how fast an object falls in a vacuum or in air. However, water resistance can slow down the fall of objects due to friction and drag forces when the object falls through water.
How fast does oil spread through the air?
Oil is not spread through air .
Is it conservation of mechanical energy when skydivers drop in the air at a constant rate and why?
No. In free fall, where mechanical energy is conserved, the falling object would go faster and faster. In this case, to fall at a constant speed, mechanical energy is lost, due to friction.
What is the name for raindrops that freeze as they fall through the air?
The name for raindrops that freeze as they fall through the air is sleet.
How fast will a 2-kg ball fall from 2 meters high?
It will fall just as fast as an object of any other mass - assuming that air resistance is negligible. That is to say, if an object has a lot of surface area, it will fall slower due to air resistance.
What is the type of friction that occurs when objects fall through the air?
The type of friction that occurs when objects fall through the air is called air resistance or drag. This force opposes the motion of the object as it moves through the air, slowing it down.
What occurs when rock fragments fall freely through the air?
Free fall
How does air affect how fast things fall?
Air resistance is basically friction between the object on the air- it has to push the air out of the way, and slows down.
What is the force that slows a parachutist down as they fall through the air?
Air Resistance or friction with the air.
