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Terminal velocity is generally associated with a falling object, not a powered one. Therefore I must assume that the helicopter has experienced Engine/rotor failure. Rotor failure is important because even unpowered, the rotor can be used (auto-gyro) to safely land.

Let's supposed the rotors have been blown off. The falling body of the helicopter will reach a 'Terminal Velocity' of between 100 and 140 mph, depending on its Drag value. Its drag value will depend on its shape and size.

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What is effect of the weight of the helicopter on the terminal speed - slide3?

The weight of the helicopter affects the terminal speed by influencing the rate at which the helicopter falls. A heavier helicopter will reach a higher terminal velocity compared to a lighter helicopter, as the force of gravity will be greater on the heavier helicopter, causing it to accelerate faster. Additionally, a heavier helicopter may require more lift to counteract its weight, which can also impact its terminal speed.


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.


Why a helicopter falling during auto-rotation could reach a terminal speed?

During auto-rotation, a helicopter's main rotor generates lift from the relative wind passing over the blades as the helicopter descends. If the helicopter dives too steeply during auto-rotation, the increased airspeed can cause the rotor blades to stall, reducing lift and potentially allowing the helicopter to reach terminal velocity. At terminal velocity, the forces of gravity and air resistance are balanced, leading to a constant descent speed.


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.


A skydiver steps from a helicopter and falls for 5 seconds before reaching her terminal velocity during this 5 second interval her acceleration?

is constantly decreasing until it reaches zero when she reaches terminal velocity. At that point, her acceleration is zero and she falls at a constant speed, experiencing air resistance equal in magnitude to her weight.

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What is effect of the weight of the helicopter on the terminal speed - slide3?

The weight of the helicopter affects the terminal speed by influencing the rate at which the helicopter falls. A heavier helicopter will reach a higher terminal velocity compared to a lighter helicopter, as the force of gravity will be greater on the heavier helicopter, causing it to accelerate faster. Additionally, a heavier helicopter may require more lift to counteract its weight, which can also impact its terminal speed.


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.


Why a helicopter falling during auto-rotation could reach a terminal speed?

During auto-rotation, a helicopter's main rotor generates lift from the relative wind passing over the blades as the helicopter descends. If the helicopter dives too steeply during auto-rotation, the increased airspeed can cause the rotor blades to stall, reducing lift and potentially allowing the helicopter to reach terminal velocity. At terminal velocity, the forces of gravity and air resistance are balanced, leading to a constant descent speed.


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.


A skydiver steps from a helicopter and falls for 5 seconds before reaching her terminal velocity during this 5 second interval her acceleration?

is constantly decreasing until it reaches zero when she reaches terminal velocity. At that point, her acceleration is zero and she falls at a constant speed, experiencing air resistance equal in magnitude to her weight.


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.


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.