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Does a terminal velocity exist? Like when a free falling body is under the influence of gravity, does it stop accelerating after a certain velocity? If yes.. What's that velocity?
Sagar98 said:Does a terminal velocity exist? Like when a free falling body is under the influence of gravity, does it stop accelerating after a certain velocity? If yes.. What's that velocity?
Sagar98 said:Thanks, But is there any specific value for that velocity that once attained, the body stops acceleration?
Sagar98 said:Thanks, But is there any specific value for that velocity that once attained, the body stops acceleration?
Sagar98 said:Thanks, But is there any specific value for that velocity that once attained, the body stops acceleration?
Sagar98 said:@streamKing, Thanks, That makes sense. I got it. Thanks a lot.
Terminal velocity is the maximum velocity that an object can reach when falling through a fluid, such as air or water. At this point, the force of gravity is balanced by the force of air resistance, resulting in a constant velocity.
The formula for calculating terminal velocity is Vt = √(2mg/ρAC), where Vt 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 cross-sectional area of the object, and C is the drag coefficient.
Yes, every object has a terminal velocity, although it may vary depending on the object's size, mass, and shape. Objects with a larger surface area or lower density will have a lower terminal velocity, while objects with a smaller surface area or higher density will have a higher terminal velocity.
Air resistance, also known as drag, is a force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid. As an object falls and accelerates, the force of air resistance also increases until it reaches a point where it is equal to the force of gravity, resulting in a constant velocity or terminal velocity.
In most cases, terminal velocity cannot be exceeded. However, in rare cases, such as when an object is falling in a vacuum or if the force of gravity is increased, the object may reach a higher velocity than its calculated terminal velocity.