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How does the terminal speed of a parachutist before opening a parachute compare to the terminal speed afterward? Why is there a difference?
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Terminal speed is the maximum 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 of the object, the drag coefficient, and the Show more…
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