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Air resistance refers to the force that opposes an object's motion through the air, whereas wind refers to the natural movement of air on a larger scale. While both involve the movement of air, air resistance is specific to objects passing through the air and experiencing a force in the opposite direction of their motion, whereas wind is the result of the Earth's atmospheric systems in motion.

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Does air resistance occur when the wind is blowing?

Yes, air resistance still occurs when the wind is blowing. The speed and direction of the wind will affect the amount of air resistance experienced by objects moving through the air.


At what speed will a human fall through the sky?

At the same speed as everythingelse minus the resistance of air/wind depending on how long the human have fallen. 9.82 m/s^2 - wind resistance


What is wind restance?

Wind resistance is a specific example of air resistance. Wind resistance would be a resistance to motion cause by a wind, for example when you try walking forward on a very windy day it is hard, that force preventing you from walking is wind resistance.


Do objects fall equally?

They fall at the same speed, if there is no outside force acting on it (ie. air resistance, wind etc.)


Does a car use wind resistance?

Wind resistance (actually, Air Resistance) works against a car- it has to push air out of the way. Cars that are "streamlined" are designed so they slip through the air more easily than those that are not.


Is wind resistance greater near the ground or high in the air?

Wind resistance is typically greater near the ground due to surface friction and obstacles that disrupt airflow. As you move higher in the air, wind resistance decreases because the air is less turbulent and obstacles are less frequent, allowing for smoother flow.


What is the South African word for air or wind?

Air=Lug Wind=Wind it the same.


How does wearing spandex help wind resistance while running?

less wind resistance for your hairy legs. Shave and you will have the same affect.


Will a golf ball hit the ground first or will a football?

In a vacuum they are both the same. In air the golf ball hasless wind resistance and will hit first


Can air resistance be felt on the ground?

Of course. Next time you're riding in a car, stick your hand out of the window, with your palm facing forward. Can you feel the force ? That's air resistance.


What force increases when a heavy wind slows a bird down?

Air resistance


Why is air resistance bad?

Air resistance is neither good nor bad, it is simply a factor. Air resistance costs us in terms of performance, a car with high wind resistance gets lower mileage than one with less; but without air resistance planes would not fly at all.