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Terminal velocity is dependent on the drag force acting on an object and its weight. As an object falls through a fluid (like air or water), the drag force increases until it balances out the weight of the object, causing it to stop accelerating and to fall at a constant speed known as terminal velocity. The shape and size of the object, as well as the density of the fluid it is falling through, also impact its terminal velocity.
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What is the terminal velocity for iron?
The terminal velocity for iron depends on its shape, size, and the medium it is falling through. For a small iron object falling through air, the terminal velocity is typically around 20-40 meters per second. However, in a vacuum, the terminal velocity would be much higher and dependent on the specific conditions.
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 velocity of the tomato when it hits the ground?
The velocity of the tomato when it hits the ground will be determined by its initial velocity, the force of gravity acting upon it, and any air resistance. It will likely be accelerating towards the ground due to gravity until it reaches its terminal velocity upon impact.
How does terminal velocity apply to an egg drop?
Terminal velocity is the constant speed that a falling object reaches when the upward force of air resistance matches the downward force of gravity. In an egg drop experiment, understanding terminal velocity is important because it helps determine how fast the egg will fall once it reaches its maximum speed and how much impact it will experience upon landing. By manipulating factors such as the weight of the egg or the surface area of the parachute, the goal is often to ensure that the egg reaches terminal velocity at a safe speed to prevent it from breaking upon impact.
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 the terminal velocity for iron?
The terminal velocity for iron depends on its shape, size, and the medium it is falling through. For a small iron object falling through air, the terminal velocity is typically around 20-40 meters per second. However, in a vacuum, the terminal velocity would be much higher and dependent on the specific conditions.
How will an object size and mass affect its terminal velocity?
The terminal velocity of a falling object depends upon its aerodynamics (which is to say, its shape) rather than its size and mass.
How fast can a man fall to earth from airplane?
The fastest rate a human can fall is called terminal velocity. Terminal velocity is when the gravity force upon an object is equal to that of the wind resistance. The normal terminal velocity of a human is around 125 miles per hour.
What does the word independent means in science?
Independent means that it is a variable that is unaffected by other variables. For example, in terms of acceleration, velocity is the dependent variable, and time is the independent variable. Velocity is dependent upon time, but time is not dependent upon velocity. Of course, technically speaking, this is only for nonrelativistic scenarios. If velocity is extreme (near the speed of light) time IS affected by velocity in spacetime. But, that's a different issue.
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 terminal velocity of a human?
Roughly 120 mph flat and stable. Head-down is much faster, but is not stable (it takes active control). Terminal velocity is when the gravity force upon an object is equal to that of the wind resistance.
What is the velocity of the tomato when it hits the ground?
The velocity of the tomato when it hits the ground will be determined by its initial velocity, the force of gravity acting upon it, and any air resistance. It will likely be accelerating towards the ground due to gravity until it reaches its terminal velocity upon impact.
What is the speed an on object reaches when the force of gravity is balanced by air resistance called?
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 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.
How does terminal velocity apply to an egg drop?
Terminal velocity is the constant speed that a falling object reaches when the upward force of air resistance matches the downward force of gravity. In an egg drop experiment, understanding terminal velocity is important because it helps determine how fast the egg will fall once it reaches its maximum speed and how much impact it will experience upon landing. By manipulating factors such as the weight of the egg or the surface area of the parachute, the goal is often to ensure that the egg reaches terminal velocity at a safe speed to prevent it from breaking upon impact.
What is the net force on a falling object when it reaches terminal velocity?
An object falling at terminal velocity is moving at constant speed (that's what terminal velocity means) and we will assume it is not changing direction (i.e. it is falling straight down; in reality it is more likely to be bobbing and weaving on the wind.) Constant speed and direction is another way of saying constant velocity. when an object is acted upon by a net force, it's velocity changes. So, since we know that the velocity is not changing, there is no force.
