Air Resistance and Terminal Velocity Video Tutorial
The Air Resistance and Terminal Velocity Video Tutorial explains discusses the nature of air resistance and the factors that affect it. The influence of air resistance on a falling object is discussed and the reason objects attain a terminal velocity is explained. The reason more massive objects fall faster then less massive objects (air resistance included) is discussed in detail.. Numerous examples, illustrations, and animations assist in the explanations. The video lesson answers the following questions:
- What variables affect the amount of air resistance on a falling object?
- What is terminal velocity and why is it obtained?
- Why is terminal velocity affected by mass?