Chapter 8: Motion and its Measurement

Question 1

What is terminal velocity?

Answer 1

The velocity reached when the weight of an object in free fall is equal to the drag forces acting upwards

Question 2

What is drag?

Answer 2

Resistive forces opposing motion of objects moving through a fluid

Question 3

How is the parabolic path of an object experiencing high drag affected?

Answer 3

Reduces the maximum height reached and the range (horizontal distance travelled)