what is the magnitude of the acceleration of a skydiver who is currently falling at 3/8 his eventual terminal speed?
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Terminal speed is the constant speed that a freely falling object eventually reaches when the resistance of the medium through which it is falling prevents further acceleration. This speed depends on the mass, shape, and size of the falling object. Show more…
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