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Drag (air resistance). When a falling object reaches terminal velocity (continues to fall at a constant speed, but acceleration stops), the force of drag and the force of gravity are equal, but opposite in direction.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoat terminal velocity, forces are balanced ,drag coefficient (dc) can be calculated
force down = m*g (newtons)
force up = v^2*dc (drag coefficient)
say terminal velocity ( max speed ) = 70 m/s
m= mass = 80 kg
g = 9.81 (m/s)/s (acceleration due to gravity)
force down = 80*9.81=785 n
force up 785 = v^2* dc
so dc = 785/v^2
dc=785/4900
dc=0.16
this figure applies to this body only, but can be used in calculating net forces at other velocities
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