1.5 - Terminal Fall Velocity
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Define terminal velocity.
💡 Hint: Look for key forces acting on the object.
What is Stokes' law used for?
💡 Hint: Think about fluid resistance.
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What is terminal velocity?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition discussed.
True or False: Terminal velocity increases with the size of the object.
💡 Hint: Consider both weight and drag in your response.
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Calculate the terminal velocity for a 0.1 m diameter sphere in glycerin (viscosity 1 Pa.s) with density 1200 kg/m³.
💡 Hint: Ensure to find density of the fluid first, then apply the values correctly.
Explain how terminal velocities change with the increase of fluid density.
💡 Hint: Reflect on pressure differences and equilibrium.
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