CAIE A-Level Physics AS 3.2.2 The Motion of Objects in a Uniform Gravitational Field with Air Resistance Questions

Explain terminal velocity as the state in which drag balances the driving force and acceleration is zero.

Syllabus
2028–2030
Course
Physics 9702
Level
AS

Exam points

  • Explain terminal velocity as the state in which drag balances the driving force and acceleration is zero.

CAIE A-Level Physics AS 3.2.2 The Motion of Objects in a Uniform Gravitational Field with Air Resistance Questions question 1

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A football is kicked so that it moves vertically upwards through the air.
What is the variation in the air resistance and the resultant force acting on the ball as it moves vertically upwards?

air resistance

resultant force

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