Terminal Velocity

Question 1

Objects falling through an atmosphere reach a what?

Answer 1

• Terminal Velocity

Question 2

Describe what happens to falling objects on Earth

Answer 2

• When they first set off, they have much more force accelerating them than resistance slowing them down

Question 3

As speed increases, what happens?

Answer 3

• Air resistance also increases

Question 4

Describe what air resistance does

Answer 4

• It gradually reduces the acceleration until eventually the air resistance is equal to the weight of the falling object

Question 5

What then happens when the two forces become balanced?

Answer 5

• The object will not accelerate anymore

Question 6

What does it mean when the object will not accelerate anymore?

Answer 6

• That it has reached its terminal velocity