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Thought this was funny and decided to share:
http://ffden-2.phys.uaf.edu/211.web.stuff/Kuhns/terminal_velocity.htm
http://ffden-2.phys.uaf.edu/211.web.stuff/Kuhns/terminal_velocity.htm
tribdog said:so if I fall out of a tall building should I try to belly flop?
mgb_phys said:But there is a death zone for middle floors where they don't have time to turn feet down
Terminal velocity is the maximum velocity that an object can reach when falling through a fluid, such as air or water. It occurs when the force of gravity is balanced by the drag force of the fluid.
No, the terminal velocity of an object depends on its mass, size, and shape. Objects with a larger surface area or lower mass will have a lower terminal velocity.
The terminal velocity of a cat can vary depending on its size, weight, and the air density in its environment. On average, the terminal velocity of a domestic cat is around 60 mph.
Yes, cats have a natural ability to spread out their body to increase air resistance and slow down their fall. Additionally, cats have a low body mass compared to their surface area, which helps reduce their terminal velocity.
Yes, there have been several studies on the terminal velocity of cats. In the 1980s, a study by the New York City Animal Medical Center found that cats that fell from heights of 5-9 stories had a greater chance of survival than those that fell from higher or lower heights. This is likely due to the cat reaching its maximum terminal velocity in this range, allowing it to spread its body and decrease its impact on the ground.