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I know how to get the terminal velocity , how to get the time , I need to know how to the distance , I know it has got something to do with turning v to ds/dt , but I can't figure it out
abdo799 said:I know how to get the terminal velocity , how to get the time , I need to know how to the distance , I know it has got something to do with turning v to ds/dt , but I can't figure it out
adjacent said:What have you tried so far?Show your attempt
Yes.But make sure your writing is neat and easy to read.abdo799 said:Look... i don't know how to write the equation, when i come back, can i just capture the page and attach it in a reply? I have a pretty good camera
adjacent said:Yes.But make sure your writing is neat and easy to read.
Terminal velocity is the maximum velocity that an object can reach when falling through a fluid, such as air or water. It occurs when the force of gravity is equal to the opposing drag force.
Terminal velocity can be calculated using the equation v = √(2mg/ρACd), where v is the terminal velocity, m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity, ρ is the density of the fluid, A is the projected area of the object, and Cd is the drag coefficient.
Yes, the shape of an object can greatly affect its terminal velocity. Objects with larger surface areas, such as a parachute, will experience more drag and reach terminal velocity at a slower speed compared to objects with smaller surface areas, such as a bullet.
Air density plays a significant role in determining an object's terminal velocity. Objects falling through denser air, such as at lower altitudes, will reach terminal velocity at a faster speed compared to objects falling through less dense air, such as at higher altitudes.
Technically, yes. If an object experiences a sudden increase in velocity, such as being pushed by a strong gust of wind, it can briefly exceed its terminal velocity. However, it will quickly return to its terminal velocity once the external force is removed.