Terminal Velocity - A Level Physics

This video introduces and explains terminal velocity for A Level Physics.
When an object falls and is subject to a drag force then it will end up falling at a constant velocity. The terminal velocity of a human is around 55 m/s. However, terminal velocity isn't just for falling things. Here I explore this subject in more detail.
Thanks for watching,
Lewis
This video is recommended for anyone studying A Level Physics in the following exam boards:
AQA
CIE
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IB
OCR A
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WJEC
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Thanks a lot for these videos, really helpful. The textbook we received is outdated and is horrible at explaining, but now it all makes sense.

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I finally understood how/why something gets to terminal velocity! 🤗

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great explaination tq

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I finally understand the concept! Thank you!

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If the earth were made of gas all the way to the center, would we accelerate as we approach the core?

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Do you have any videos on answering exam questions??

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Hdw1998 Not yet, I'm still working on that and everything will be ready for all A2 level work by the exams next year.

[@that-guy213]

what would happen if one object is heavier than the other

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+Samie Mohammed Without any air resistance they would fall at the same rate. With air resistance it depends on the surface area and the mass and that combination determines how fast they fall.

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Just to clarify, is the velocity of an object free-falling increasing or decreasing as it gets to the ground?

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Taylor Shill I believe it is increasing, until it reaches terminal velocity where it can’t go any faster. This is due to air resistance and weight being equal at terminal velocity.

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Dj Quickfap That makes a lot of sense thank you!

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is the drag force the air resistance

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What is the formula for terminal velocity?

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