Terminal velocity is the maximum speed reached by a falling object when air drag equals gravitational force. Different objects reach different terminal velocities.
Difficulty:intermediate
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Did You Know?
Raindrops reach terminal velocity quickly (9 m/s) due to small mass and high drag, which is why heavy rain doesn't hurt despite falling far.
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