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Terminal Velocity is the maximum speed an object reaches when it is falling through the sky. This occurs when drag balances the action of mass, so technically speaking this cannot be changed.
In practice however, there are variables. If the object (e.g. a skydiver) alters their body position to be more streamlined, their terminal velocity would be higher. So for example changing from a belly to earth body position into a head down body position.
There is another variable, the atmosphere. On high pressure days, the terminal velocity will be slower. A good example of this is at Skydive Hibaldstow. They host the Speed Skydiving National Championships. On a humid high pressure day, it is not possible to get your top speeds. The skydiver cannot physically cut through the air as on dry days.
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Does vibration affect terminal velocity?
Vibration does not have a significant effect on terminal velocity. Terminal velocity is the constant speed that an object reaches when the force of gravity pulling it down is equal to the force of air resistance pushing against it. Vibrations are typically not strong enough to significantly alter this balance.
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 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.
What is velocity at which a falling object travels when the force of air resistance matches exactly the downward force of gravity?
newton's first law states: an object will remain at rest or at a constant velocity unless the forces on it become unbalanced. As the forces on the object are now balanced it falls at a constant velocity. For falling objects this is called the terminal velocity
A skydiver steps from a helicopter and falls for 5 seconds before reaching her terminal velocity During this 5 second interval her acceleration will?
increase- your speed will increase until terminal velocity is reached. From there it will stay constant.
Does vibration affect terminal velocity?
Vibration does not have a significant effect on terminal velocity. Terminal velocity is the constant speed that an object reaches when the force of gravity pulling it down is equal to the force of air resistance pushing against it. Vibrations are typically not strong enough to significantly alter this balance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What is velocity at which a falling object travels when the force of air resistance matches exactly the downward force of gravity?
newton's first law states: an object will remain at rest or at a constant velocity unless the forces on it become unbalanced. As the forces on the object are now balanced it falls at a constant velocity. For falling objects this is called the terminal velocity
A skydiver steps from a helicopter and falls for 5 seconds before reaching her terminal velocity During this 5 second interval her acceleration will?
increase- your speed will increase until terminal velocity is reached. From there it will stay constant.
What is velocity at starting point when it tries to attain terminal velocity?
The velocity at the starting point when an object tries to attain terminal velocity is zero. As the object falls, it accelerates due to gravity until air resistance builds up to match the force of gravity, resulting in a constant terminal velocity being reached.
