Air Resistance: Solve Your Questions Here

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Start date Feb 22, 2004
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When an object falls at terminal speed, the air resistance acting on it equals its weight, resulting in a net force of zero. For a 252 N bag of nails, the air resistance is also 252 N. The discussion emphasizes understanding that constant speed indicates balanced forces. Participants encourage clarity in grasping the concept of terminal velocity. Overall, the thread aims to clarify the relationship between weight and air resistance at terminal speed.

Feb 22, 2004

SsUeSbIaEs

I have to questions concerning air resistance. Can someone please help me?!

A 252 N bag of nails falls at its terminal speed. How much air resistance acts on the nails?

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Feb 22, 2004

gnome

Here's a big hint:

"Terminal speed" means some constant speed. If it's falling at constant speed, what does that tell you about the NET force acting on it?

Feb 22, 2004

SsUeSbIaEs

I'm retarded

I was thinking it was that simple, but I thought nah. Thanks I think.

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