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For a particular object falling through the air, the force of gravity accelerates the object, while the force of drag increases as the object's velocity increases. At some point the object's upward drag is equal to the downward force of gravity, and no more acceleration occurs (Newton's First Law). Some factors change this a bit: 1) The terminal velocity might be high enough to melt the object. 2) We assume constant air density, which is not true since the density of the atmosphere increases the farther an object falls. 3) We assume constant drag, which is not true if the object changes shape or position.
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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.
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.
How does an object achieve terminal velocity?
99% of the object cause terminal velocity is determined from an object when it is going as fast as it will go
What happens to the terminal velocity if the weight is greater?
Other things (the volume and shape) being equal, a greater weight would cause a greater terminal velocity.
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.
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.
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.
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.
