How to find the maximum/terminal velocity?

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To find the maximum speed of an object dropped from a height of 100 m, one can use the principles of free fall under gravity, with the acceleration due to gravity (g = 9.8 m/s²). The maximum speed is reached just before impact, assuming no air resistance. The relevant equation to calculate this speed is derived from the conservation of energy or kinematic equations. Since the discussion indicates a lack of air resistance, the object will continuously accelerate until it hits the ground. Understanding these concepts allows for the calculation of the object's maximum speed upon impact.
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In my grade 11 physics class we were asked to find the maximum speed of an object that is dropped from rest at a height of 100 m on Earth. We were given no information other than g = 9.8m/s2 and we have not done anything similar to this before, so how would you determine the maximum speed of an object? Are there any equations for this sort of thing?
Thank you to anyone who helps! :)
 
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Well, you're most likely not looking for the terminal velocity, since you'd have to know several other things to find that (and possibly solve a differential equation), so assuming no air resistance, where during the fall would the object have the most speed if it's constantly accelerating?
 

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