Calculating effects of air resistance on a falling mass

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This discussion focuses on calculating the effects of air resistance on a ball with a mass of 0.67 kg dropped from a height of 4.93 m. The user has successfully applied the equation s = ut + 0.5at² to determine the time of fall without air resistance but seeks an equation that incorporates air resistance. A relevant lecture link was provided to assist in understanding the calculations involving air resistance.

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Calculating effects of air resistance on a ball of mass 0.67kg, being dropped from a height of 4.93m.

I have worked out theoretically what time it would take without air resistance using
s=ut + 0.5at(squared) however i cannot find an equation that will factor in air resistance.

thanks
 
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Steph191290 said:
Calculating effects of air resistance on a ball of mass 0.67kg, being dropped from a height of 4.93m.

I have worked out theoretically what time it would take without air resistance using
s=ut + 0.5at(squared) however i cannot find an equation that will factor in air resistance.

thanks

Here's a lecture that covers what you are interested in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lvNofoUYwI
 
thanks that will be great
 

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