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Gravity

Question 4 • AA-F26 Physical Science

When does a skydiver achieve terminal velocity?

Answer
A
when gravity equals air resistance
B
when gravity is greater than air resistance
C
when air resistance acts on the diver and gravity does not
D
when gravity acts on the diver and air resistance does not

Explanation

A skydiver reaches terminal velocity when the upward force of air resistance balances the downward force of gravity. The forces are then equal, so the net force is zero and the diver’s speed stops increasing. Choice A, “when gravity equals air resistance,” describes this balance.

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