whats is the terminal velocity of a 120 pound object?

Question

and can you also tell me a simple way to find out the termanil velocity of things

Answer 1

terminal velocity is when the force of air Resistance equals the force of gravity on the object. the force of gravity is (-)9.8 m/s/s, so multiply the weight by 9.8 to get newtons. so when the force of air Resistance equals 1176 the object will be at terminal velocity. air Resistance varies by velocity squared. You need to find a constant to put in the formula, the constant will depend on shape of size. F(ar) = KV^2 you need to know the k

Answer 2

The terminal velocity actually depends on the cross sectional area and aerodynamic coefficient of the object. I mean if you think about it, a parachute could weigh 120 pounds, and its terminal velocity could be about 30 miles per hour, while a person who weighs 120 pounds could have a terminal velocity of 200 mph if they got into a diving position.

The terminal velocity happens when an object's weight (mg) is equal to the drag force of the wind (Area*coefficient*v^2)

mg = A(alpha)v^2

If you know mass in kg, g = 9.8 m/s/s, alpha is usually about 0.5, then you can solve for v, the terminal velocity.

Answer 3

Is it round? flat? spear shaped? Umbrella shape? Throw me a bone.