Terminal Velocity

• What is terminal velocity?

  The constant speed of a falling object
• What causes an object to accelerate while falling through a fluid?

  The force of gravity acting on the object
• How does drag force change as an object accelerates through a fluid?

  It increases until it matches the weight force
• What happens when the drag force equals the weight force?

  The object reaches terminal velocity
• What is the result when the resultant force on an object is zero?

  The object moves at terminal velocity
• What is the relationship between drag force and acceleration?

  Drag force increases as acceleration increases
• What happens to an object when it is released from rest?

  It accelerates due to gravity
• What forces act on a body during acceleration?

  Gravity and drag force
• What is the effect of body weight on terminal velocity?

  Heavier objects have higher terminal velocity
• How does the terminal velocity of an object relate to its mass?

  It increases with greater mass
• What happens to the forces acting on a body at terminal velocity?

  The forces balance out to zero
• What is the primary force acting on an object in free fall?

  Gravity
• What is the role of drag force in terminal velocity?

  It opposes the force of gravity
• What is the condition for an object to stop accelerating during free fall?

  When drag force equals weight force
• How does the drag force affect the motion of a falling object?

  It slows down the object's acceleration
• What is the significance of terminal velocity in physics?

  It represents a state of equilibrium in forces
• What happens to an object when it reaches terminal velocity?

  It continues to fall at a constant speed
• What is the effect of fluid density on terminal velocity?

  Higher density fluids increase drag force
• How does the shape of an object influence its terminal velocity?

  Streamlined shapes reduce drag and increase velocity
• What is the relationship between terminal velocity and fluid viscosity?

  Higher viscosity increases drag and lowers velocity
• Why do objects fall at different terminal velocities?

  Due to differences in mass and shape
• How does terminal velocity relate to the concept of equilibrium?

  It represents a balance of forces acting on the object
• What is the primary factor that determines the drag force on a falling object?

  The object's speed through the fluid
• How does terminal velocity affect the time it takes for an object to fall?

  It determines the maximum speed during the fall
• What happens to the acceleration of an object as it approaches terminal velocity?

  Acceleration decreases until it becomes zero
• What is the effect of air resistance on falling objects?

  It opposes the motion of the object
• What is the significance of the term "resultant force" in the context of terminal velocity?

  It indicates the net force acting on the object
• How does the concept of terminal velocity apply to parachuting?

  Parachutists reach terminal velocity before landing
• What is the role of gravity in determining terminal velocity?

  It provides the downward force on the object
• How does terminal velocity relate to the concept of free fall?

  It is the constant speed during free fall
• What factors can affect the terminal velocity of a skydiver?

  Body position, weight, and clothing type
• What happens to the drag force as an object accelerates through a fluid?

  It increases until terminal velocity is reached
• What is the effect of terminal velocity on the motion of a falling object?

  It limits the maximum speed of the object
• How does the concept of terminal velocity illustrate Newton's first law of motion?

  It shows that an object in motion stays in motion
• What is the relationship between terminal velocity and the forces acting on an object?

  They balance each other out at terminal velocity
• How does terminal velocity affect the safety of skydivers?

  It ensures they fall at a safe speed
• What role does terminal velocity play in the design of parachutes?

  Parachutes increase drag to lower terminal velocity