24) Strictly speaking, why will an object in free-fall not experience terminal velocity as it falls?

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Lorelai Fitzgerald

10 February, 10:40

24) Strictly speaking, why will an object in free-fall not experience terminal velocity as it falls?

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Sarge · Answer 1

No

Explanation:

While the body is falling, it will not experience terminal velocity. As each time it keeps falling its speed will increase due to the acceleration of gravity g = 9.81[m / s^2]. Its final speed will be reached at the moment when the body touches or impacts the ground.