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An example would be "any object that is moving through the air, water or other substance at a rate such that it cannot possibly go faster without additional force being applied."
"Terminal Velocity" in dropping a rock from an airplane might mean "the fastest the rock can possibly fall on its own."
Once the rock reached that velocity, it would not be able to go faster despite that it had accelerated to that point without additional force (or increased gravity) being applied to the rock.
rock from plane
when force down = force up
force down = mg (newtons)
force up = force of air resistance (velocity ^2* drag coefficient ) newtons.
you can use known terminal velocity to calculate drag coefficient if mass is known.
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Why is terminal velocity an example of balanced forces?
When terminal velocity is reached, the gravitational force is balanced with the force of resistance.
Is terminal velocity a type of friction?
No. Terminal velocity is a particular kind of velocity and friction is a particular kind of force. The terminal velocity of a falling object is the maximum velocity it can have because air resistance prevents it from going any faster. And air resistance is a type of friction. So terminal velocity is due to a type of friction.
What is the terminal velocity of body in a freely falling system?
Assuming the object starts at rest, it is zero. However, if the object is thrown upward or downward, its inital velocity will not be zero.
What is the difference between free fall and terminal velocity?
The difference between free fall and terminal velocity i that free fall is when an object is falling or descending through the air with little air resistance or drag. Terminal Velocity, on the other hand is when the resistance of air and the force of gravity balance each other out causing the object to reach a constant velocity. .
What is terminal volicity?
Terminal velocity- When a falling object is no longer accelerating; the force due to gravity is equal to the opposing force of air resistance.
Why is terminal velocity an example of balanced forces?
When terminal velocity is reached, the gravitational force is balanced with the force of resistance.
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.
How does terminal velocity involve balanced forces?
Terminal velocity is an example of balanced forced because the gravitational forces and the air resistance balance each other.
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 is the maximum terminal velocity on planet Jupiter?
There is no such thing as "maximum terminal velocity", neither on Jupiter nor hear on Earth. The "terminal velocity" depends on the specific object - and on the atmospheric conditions. For example, a very heavy object will typically have a larger terminal velocity than one that is very light; and near Earth's surface, the terminal velocity (for a given object) will be smaller than in the upper atmosphere, where there is less air resistance.
How many feet does it take to reach terminal velosity?
Terminal velocity is the constant speed an object reaches in free fall when the force of gravity is balanced by air resistance. The distance it takes to reach terminal velocity depends on the object's weight, shape, and air density. Generally, it can take a few thousand feet for a skydiver to reach 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.
What is the speed an on object reaches when the force of gravity is balanced by air resistance called?
terminal velocity
What would have a higher terminal velocity a marble or a napkin?
The marble has lower drag so its terminal velocity would be greater. Each has its own terminal velocity.
When did Terminal Velocity - video game - happen?
Terminal Velocity - video game - happened in 1995.
When was Terminal Velocity - film - created?
Terminal Velocity - film - was created on 1994-09-23.
Is terminal velocity a type of friction?
No. Terminal velocity is a particular kind of velocity and friction is a particular kind of force. The terminal velocity of a falling object is the maximum velocity it can have because air resistance prevents it from going any faster. And air resistance is a type of friction. So terminal velocity is due to a type of friction.
