Terminal Velocity Terminal velocity is reached when the force of air resistance pushing up against the falling object ( i.e. skydiver), is equal to the force of gravity pushing the object downward. As the object falls downwards, there exists a drag force that acts to impede the motion. This drag force not only acts in the direction opposite to the motion, but also depends on the square of the speed of the object. When the …
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