The discussion revolves around calculating the terminal velocity of a skydiver using given parameters, specifically focusing on the relationship between drag force and gravitational force. The subject area includes concepts from physics related to forces, motion, and fluid dynamics.
The discussion is ongoing, with some participants providing guidance on the approach to take. There is recognition of potential issues with unit conversions that may affect the outcome, but no consensus has been reached on the final value of terminal velocity.
Participants are addressing the need to convert the area from cm² to m², which may impact the calculations. There is also mention of the original poster's confusion and the time spent on the problem, indicating a struggle with the concepts involved.
That's the right approach, but I don't understand how you get such a small velocity. Did you forget to convert the area to m2?newbe318 said: