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rosedog09
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- Homework Statement
- 3. Describe how the mass of an object changes the terminal velocity of that object when falling.
5. A 79 kg Skydiver opens up her parachute and instantly decelerates at 8 m/s^2. Determine the Force of Air Resistance for this situation!
- Relevant Equations
- F = ma
Teacher says Im wrong on both these questions. I have consulted with other teachers and they say im correct. What do you guys think?
3. As mass increases, so does terminal velocity.
5. Fnet = FDrag - Fg
ma = FDrag - mg
FDrag = 79(8) + 79(10)
FDrag = 632 + 790 = 1422 N
Teacher Comments
5 and 3 are incorrect
Teacher Clarification (Email)
My Response :
Teacher Further Response
3. As mass increases, so does terminal velocity.
5. Fnet = FDrag - Fg
ma = FDrag - mg
FDrag = 79(8) + 79(10)
FDrag = 632 + 790 = 1422 N
Teacher Comments
5 and 3 are incorrect
Teacher Clarification (Email)
My Response :
Teacher Further Response