H2P-183
Air resistance and terminal velocity
H2 Physics · JC 1 · Medium · Air resistance and terminal velocity
A skydiver falls vertically and eventually reaches terminal velocity. Which statement about the forces on the skydiver at terminal velocity is correct?
- The weight is greater than the air resistance.
- The air resistance is greater than the weight.
- The weight equals the air resistance.
- Both the weight and air resistance are zero.
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