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Does a heavier object take longer to reach terminal velocity?
heavy objects will have a higher terminal velocity than light objects. It takes a larger air resistance force to equal the weight of a heavier object. A larger air resistance force requires more speed.) Therefore, heavy objects will fall faster in air than light objects.
Does a smaller object reach terminal velocity faster?
An object with a large projected area relative to its mass, such as a parachute, has a lower terminal velocity than one with a small projected area relative to its mass, such as a dart. In general, for the same shape and material, the terminal velocity of an object increases with size.
Does the object’s mass affect the time it takes for the object to reach maximum speed?
Both objects fall at the same speed. Mass does not affect the speed of falling objects, assuming there is only gravity acting on it. Both bullets will strike the ground at the same time.
How does mass affect time to reach terminal velocity?
So mass affects the magnitude of terminal velocity. Since acceleration due to gravity is the same for all objects regardless of mass, it will take longer for a more massive object to reach terminal velocity.
Does an object with greater mass have greater velocity?
Meaning that if mass becomes greater, acceleration becomes smaller. Clearly for the same force F, for greater mass, change in velocity is smaller. This does not depend on mass as different amount of forces are acting on the body during free fall.
How long does it take for an object to reach terminal velocity?
about 12 seconds
Here are some fun free fall facts! When falling in the standard belly-to-Earth position, an average estimate of terminal velocity for skydivers is 120 mph (200 km/h), and a falling person will reach terminal velocity after about 12 seconds, falling some 450 m (1,500 ft) in that time.
How long does it take for a bowling ball to reach terminal velocity?
v=at, or t=v/a, so the time to reach that velocity is 107/9.8, or 10.9 seconds.