Terminal Velocity (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is terminal velocity?
What is terminal velocity?
The constant speed a falling object reaches
What is the resultant force on an object at terminal velocity?
What is the resultant force on an object at terminal velocity?
Zero
What happens to acceleration at terminal velocity?
What happens to acceleration at terminal velocity?
It becomes zero
How do the forces compare when an object reaches terminal velocity?
How do the forces compare when an object reaches terminal velocity?
Gravity equals air resistance
How does a larger surface area affect terminal velocity?
How does a larger surface area affect terminal velocity?
It affects air resistance experienced
Which factor affects an object's terminal velocity?
Which factor affects an object's terminal velocity?
Streamlined shape
Why does terminal velocity vary for different objects?
Why does terminal velocity vary for different objects?
Due to mass, shape, and fluid differences
What is the initial acceleration of a freely falling object?
What is the initial acceleration of a freely falling object?
How do drag forces change as a falling object speeds up?
How do drag forces change as a falling object speeds up?
They increase
How does the gradient change on a velocity-time graph for a falling object?
How does the gradient change on a velocity-time graph for a falling object?
From steep to flat
What is the approximate terminal velocity shown in the graph example?
What is the approximate terminal velocity shown in the graph example?
When does a skydiver reach terminal velocity?
When does a skydiver reach terminal velocity?
When air resistance equals gravity