Air resistance, or drag force, does not have a theoretical maximum value; however, it reaches a practical limit when an object in free fall attains terminal velocity. This occurs when the gravitational force acting on the object is balanced by the drag force, which is dependent on the object's weight and the drag coefficient. The drag coefficient varies based on the shape and orientation of the object. Understanding these principles is crucial for analyzing the behavior of free-falling objects in atmospheric conditions.
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That's an odd way to view it. Static friction is a function of the normal force. There is no theoretical limit, only practical/materials limits.r4g3r4hk said:I know that friction on a surface has a maximum value. When an object is pushed with a force greater than the maximum friction value, the object will move.
By constraining the scenario to [atmospheric, I assume] free fall, you are defining the drag limit to be equal to the weight of the object.But when a free-falling object falls from a height, does air resistance have a maximum value as well?