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Factors that affect terminal velocity
· Mass
An increased mass will increase the terminal velocity and make the falling object reach the ground quicker.
· Surface Area
If the surface area of an object is increased then its terminal velocity will decrease. This is because it will have larger air resistance acting upwards on the object; therefore the object will travel at a slower rate.
· Shape
Shape does affect the terminal velocity of a falling object or for example a parachutist; if two people of the same weight but in different body positions (one flat stable and one head down in a dive) are free falling on a skydive, they will fall at different rates . The flat stable diver will travel at a slower rate than the head down diver, and will have a slower terminal velocity. This of course is because of surface area and the air resistance working against area of the object (or sky diver) that is exposed.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 14y agoFactors affecting acceleration are
1) speed of moving body and rate
2) forces acting on the body
3) friction between the surfaces in contact
4) mass of the body
5) time period
6) gravitational force (in case of falling bodies)
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∙ 10y agoThe acceleration of an object is completely described and accounted for
by the object's mass and the forces acting on it. Nothing else.
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∙ 9y agoTerminal velocity is determined by the object's shape, weight, and density of the atmosphere. Weight and atmospheric density can vary depending on where you are.
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How does air resistance affect terminal velocity?
Without air resistance, there would be no such thing as terminal velocity.
Does vibration affect terminal velocity?
yes
How does air resistance affect fallig objects?
terminal velocity is the final maximum velocity of a falling object.
What is the difference between terminal speed and terminal velocity?
The difference between terminal speed and terminal velocity is really simple. Terminal speed can be used to refer to the maximum speed an object can reach before factors like friction prevent anymore speed to be gained. Terminal velocity, however, generally refers to the rate at which this speed was gained.
What does a parachute do to terminal velocity?
It decreases the terminal velocity of the parachutist.
How does air resistance affect terminal velocity?
Without air resistance, there would be no such thing as terminal velocity.
Does vibration affect terminal velocity?
yes
How does air resistance affect fallig objects?
terminal velocity is the final maximum velocity of a falling object.
What is the difference between terminal speed and terminal velocity?
The difference between terminal speed and terminal velocity is really simple. Terminal speed can be used to refer to the maximum speed an object can reach before factors like friction prevent anymore speed to be gained. Terminal velocity, however, generally refers to the rate at which this speed was gained.
How will an object size and mass affect its terminal velocity?
The terminal velocity of a falling object depends upon its aerodynamics (which is to say, its shape) rather than its size and mass.
What does a parachute do to terminal velocity?
It decreases the terminal velocity of the parachutist.
When gravitational forces and air resistance equalize on an object that is falling toward earth and the object stops accelerating its velocity is called?
In that case, the object is said to have achieved terminal speed.
What Factors affect the amount of inertia of body?
Velocity and mass
What is the speed an on object reaches when the force of gravity is balanced by air resistance called?
terminal velocity
How would you use the word terminal velocity in a sentence?
We will reach terminal velocity just before we hit the ground, then the result of our velocity will be terminal.
How do atoms pass their terminal velocity in a particle accelerator?
Passing the terminal velocity is clearly not possible, otherwise it could not be called the terminal velocity!
What is the speed of an object that has reached terminal velocity?
The speed at terminal velocity depends on the mass and shape of the object. For example, a sheet of paper will have a very low terminal velocity; the terminal velocity for a man will be much higher.
