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Homework Statement
A 69 kilogram person falls from a 35 meter tower head first to the ground
Homework Equations
What is the maximum velicoity he reaches before impact?
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The formula for calculating the speed of a falling object is v = gt, where v represents speed in meters per second, g represents the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²), and t represents time in seconds.
The mass of a falling object does not affect its speed. All objects, regardless of their mass, will accelerate towards the ground at the same rate due to gravity.
Aside from the acceleration due to gravity, the speed of a falling object can also be influenced by air resistance, the shape and size of the object, and the height from which it is dropped.
The speed of a falling object increases as it falls because it is being pulled towards the ground by the force of gravity. As the object falls, it gains momentum and its speed increases until it reaches its terminal velocity.
Yes, a falling object can reach a constant speed known as its terminal velocity. This is the maximum speed an object can reach due to the balance between the force of gravity and air resistance.