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  • Human Terminal Velocity: Understanding Fall Speed
    The approximate terminal velocity of a human in feet per second is 120-150 feet per second.

    However, it's crucial to remember that this is a very rough estimate and several factors influence the actual terminal velocity:

    * Body position: A spread-eagle position (like skydivers use) will significantly increase terminal velocity compared to a head-down position.

    * Clothing: Loose clothing will increase air resistance, slowing down the fall.

    * Weight: A heavier person will have a higher terminal velocity.

    * Air density: Terminal velocity is higher in denser air.

    For these reasons, it's important to avoid making any assumptions about specific terminal velocities in real-world situations.

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