What is the terminal velocity of a falling object?
A
Minimum speed during fall
B
Speed at which object first starts moving
C
Speed independent of mass
D
Maximum speed reached when weight equals air resistance
Correct Answer: Option D — Maximum speed reached when weight equals air resistance
Explanation:
Terminal velocity is the constant maximum speed reached by a falling object when the downward gravitational force equals the upward air resi...
Terminal velocity is the constant maximum speed reached by a falling object when the downward gravitational force equals the upward air resistance force resulting in zero net force.