Terminal Velocity Flashcards
1
Q
terminal velocity
A
velocity remains constant (no longer accelerating/decelerating)
2
Q
The force that causes an object to fall towards the earth is:
A
Weight
3
Q
The size of the air resistance is dependent on the object’s ______.
A
Surface area and velocity
4
Q
As the velocity of a falling object increases, the air resistance:
A
Increases
5
Q
We say an object has reached ‘terminal velocity’ when it is falling with a _________ velocity.
A
constant
6
Q
Terminal velocity is reached when:
A
The resultant force is zero
The weight has the same magnitude as the air resistance
