Terminal velocity (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is terminal velocity?
What is terminal velocity?
Speed when forces are balanced
What happens to an object's acceleration at terminal velocity?
What happens to an object's acceleration at terminal velocity?
It stops accelerating
What is the acceleration due to gravity near Earth's surface?
What is the acceleration due to gravity near Earth's surface?
When does an object reach terminal velocity?
When does an object reach terminal velocity?
When air resistance equals weight
What happens during Stage 1 of falling?
What happens during Stage 1 of falling?
Object accelerates quickly downwards
How does air resistance change as an object falls faster?
How does air resistance change as an object falls faster?
It gets stronger
In a velocity-time graph, what does Section CD represent?
In a velocity-time graph, what does Section CD represent?
Terminal velocity reached
What happens when a parachute opens during fall?
What happens when a parachute opens during fall?
Air resistance becomes much bigger
How does larger surface area affect terminal velocity?
How does larger surface area affect terminal velocity?
Lowers terminal velocity
How does an object's weight affect its terminal velocity?
How does an object's weight affect its terminal velocity?
Heavier objects have higher velocity
How does falling through water compare to falling through air?
How does falling through water compare to falling through air?
Lower terminal velocity in water