Moving Objects Can Reach a Terminal Velocity Flashcards
1
Q
Frictional forces increase with speed, but…
A
Only up to a certain point
2
Q
What does an object have when it first starts to fall?
A
Much more force accelerating it than resistance slowing it down
3
Q
As it’s velocity increases…
A
Resistance builds up
4
Q
What does the resistance force gradually do?
A
Reduces the acceleration until eventually the resistance force is equal to the accelerating force
5
Q
Why won’t the object be able to accelerate anymore at this point?
A
It has reached its maximum velocity or terminal velocity
