Which of the following statements related to terminal speed are true? Choose all

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Which of the following statements related to terminal speed are true? Choose all that apply.

Terminal speed is the speed at which skydivers die. That's why it is called terminal speed.
It is impossible for an object to move through the air faster than its terminal speed
A skydiver who has deployed their parachute will have a lower terminal speed than a skydiver who has yet to deploy their parachute.
At terminal speed the air drag acting on an object is equal to the weight of the object.
Terminal speed is the highest speed an object can attain if dropped from rest.

Explanation / Answer

1. terminal speed isnot the speed at which skydivers die...

2. terminal speed is the final uniform speed of a body falling down where net force become zero,hence it is not possible to have speed greater than terminal speed

3. yes,with parachute terminal speed will be less when compared to that with out parachute

4.no...at terminal speed airdrag plus bouyancy will balance the weight

5,yes terminal speed is the highest speed

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