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That's not how that works at all. Terminal velocity occurs when the drag force balances the gravitational force. So F_d = F_g F_d is proportional to the area
by Enginerrrd 5y ago
That's not how that works at all.
Terminal velocity occurs when the drag force balances the gravitational force. So F_d = F_g
F_d is proportional to the area of the object and the velocity squared.
F_g is proportional to the mass.
So, for constant area, at terminal velocity we have v^2 ~ m or v ~ m^(1/2) where "~" denotes a proportional relation.
Thus a heavier object falls at a higher terminal velocity than a lighter one.
- stavros 5y agoAh, you are right, I was thinking acceleration.