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  • Understanding Terminal Velocity: Factors & Examples
    The terminal velocity of an object is reached when the drag force acting on the object is equal to the weight of the object. At this point, the object will no longer accelerate. The terminal velocity of an object depends on its mass, shape, and the density of the fluid it is moving through. For example, a skydiver will reach a terminal velocity of about 120 mph, while a raindrop will reach a terminal velocity of about 10 mph.
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