Drag and velocity Flashcards
1
Q
what is drag called when in air?
A
Air resistance
2
Q
What is drag called when in water?
A
Water resistance
3
Q
how is drag caused?
A
by a object colliding with the particles in a medium (substance)
4
Q
if something is not streamlined how much drag will it have?
A
a lot!!
5
Q
what’s another word for streamlined?
A
Aerodynamic
6
Q
what is the equation for velocity?
A
F = M x A
7
Q
what will happen if there is no resultant force?
A
It will remain stationary or at a constant velocity.
8
Q
what will happen if there is a resultant force?
A
it will accelerate
9
Q
what happens when you increase the velocity?
A
It will increase the drag
10
Q
what happens if you decrease the drag?
A
your terminal velocity will increase.
