U2.7 – Weight & Terminal Velocity

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Weight and Terminal Velocity

1 / 10

Select the best definition for terminal velocity.

2 / 10

Samantha Cristoforetti is an Italian astronaut. We can't find her mass online, so let's assume 60 kg. Where does she weigh the most at?

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Select one way to increase the terminal velocity of an object.

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These graphs show test results of four different parachute setups, A, B, C and D for the Crew Dragon capsule (the landing portion of SpaceX's Dragon X). Select the parachute setup that has the largest air resistance for the Crew Dragon Capsule.

5 / 10

The table above shows the weight of various aliens on their home planets and their planets g value. Select the alien with the greatest mass.

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This graph shows the velocity of a skydiver during a jump. Select the sentence which best describes his motion.

7 / 10

A ball bearing is dropped in various mediums with various densities. Select the graph that shows the ball bearing dropped in a vacuum.

8 / 10

If the resultant force is zero, then an object is at rest.

9 / 10

Complete the sentence: "Frictional forces reduce _________ "

10 / 10

Why do objects (in a medium) not achieve terminal velocity instantly?

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