Calculating effects of air resistance on a falling mass

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Calculating the effects of air resistance on a 0.67kg ball dropped from 4.93m involves understanding the difference between theoretical free fall and real-world conditions. The initial calculations used the equation s=ut + 0.5at², which does not account for air resistance. A request for an equation that includes air resistance highlights the complexity of the problem. A shared lecture link provides additional resources for understanding these dynamics. Accurate modeling of air resistance is crucial for precise time calculations in falling objects.
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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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