Use Eq. (3) as a model for free-fall with air resistance. Find the terminal velocity of a

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Use Eq. (3) as a model for free-fall with air resistance.

V = k m mg k (+a).

Find the terminal velocity of a skydiver of weight w = 192 pounds if k = 1.2 lb-s/ft. How long does it take him to reach half of his terminal velocity if his initial velocity is zero? Mass and weight are related by w = mg, and Eq. (3) becomes v' = −(kg/w)(v + w/k) with g = 32 ft/s2.

v': = k ( v+) m mg k

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Authors: Jon Rogawski, Colin Adams, Robert Franzosa

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