
01-27-2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mikieg
isnt the terminal velocity of gravity 220mph?
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Objects falling through the atmosphere have a terminal velocity determined by their weight and aerodynamic qualities. When the weight of the object and the aerodynamic drag balance out, the object is at its terminal velocity.
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