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What is it called when gravity and air resistance of a falling object are balanced?
When gravity and air resistance of a falling object are balanced, it is called terminal velocity. At this point, the object falls at a constant speed because the force of gravity pulling it down is equal to the force of air resistance pushing back against it.
What part air resistance plays in gravity?
Air resistance is a force that opposes the motion of an object through the air. In the context of gravity, air resistance can affect the speed and trajectory of a falling object. In the absence of air resistance, all objects would fall at the same rate regardless of their mass, as described by the principle of gravitational acceleration.
If a skydiver jumps out of a plane which force is greater gravity or air resistance?
Initially, gravity is greater than air resistance, causing the skydiver to accelerate downwards. As the skydiver picks up speed, air resistance increases until it eventually balances out with gravity, leading to a constant speed called terminal velocity.
Is air resistance a form of gravity?
No, air resistance is not a form of gravity. Air resistance is a type of friction that acts on objects moving through the air, slowing them down. Gravity, on the other hand, is the force of attraction between objects with mass.
Without air resistance all objects regardless of their size and mass experience the same acceleration of gravity?
Yes, that is correct. In the absence of air resistance, all objects fall at the same rate due to gravity. This is known as the acceleration of gravity and is approximately 9.8 m/s² near the surface of the Earth.
What force changes when a sky diver's parachute opens?
The force that changes is air resistance and the force that stay the same is gravity.
What is it called when gravity and air resistance of a falling object are balanced?
When gravity and air resistance of a falling object are balanced, it is called terminal velocity. At this point, the object falls at a constant speed because the force of gravity pulling it down is equal to the force of air resistance pushing back against it.
What part air resistance plays in gravity?
Air resistance is a force that opposes the motion of an object through the air. In the context of gravity, air resistance can affect the speed and trajectory of a falling object. In the absence of air resistance, all objects would fall at the same rate regardless of their mass, as described by the principle of gravitational acceleration.
If a skydiver jumps out of a plane which force is greater gravity or air resistance?
Initially, gravity is greater than air resistance, causing the skydiver to accelerate downwards. As the skydiver picks up speed, air resistance increases until it eventually balances out with gravity, leading to a constant speed called terminal velocity.
Is air resistance a form of gravity?
No, air resistance is not a form of gravity. Air resistance is a type of friction that acts on objects moving through the air, slowing them down. Gravity, on the other hand, is the force of attraction between objects with mass.
Without air resistance all objects regardless of their size and mass experience the same acceleration of gravity?
Yes, that is correct. In the absence of air resistance, all objects fall at the same rate due to gravity. This is known as the acceleration of gravity and is approximately 9.8 m/s² near the surface of the Earth.
Do heavier ojects fall faster than lighter ones?
Set aside air resistance (drag) and the answer is no. Objects fall at the same speed when accelerated by gravity when there is no air resistance.
Which direction does the parachutist go if gravity is greater than air resistance?
The parachutist will go down, of course. If gravity is greater than air resistance, then the parachutist would accelerate (his speed would increase). This would increase air resistance, up to the point where gravity and air resistance are in balance.
What is it called when the forces of air resistance and gravity are equal in a falling object?
Terminal velocity see link
The speed an object reaches when the force of gravity is balanced by the force of air resistance is called what?
Terminal velocity.
What are 3 forces that act on an object from a catapult?
The potential energy of the elasticity of the catapult material, air resistance, gravity.
Is an object in free fall with less air resistance fall with a greater acceleration?
No, an object in free fall experiences the same acceleration due to gravity regardless of its shape or size. Air resistance does not affect the acceleration due to gravity acting on the object.
