Thursday 28 December 2017

forces - Why object in terminal velocity doesnt stop



In termianl velocity,the force due to weight is equal to force due to air resistance so why doesnt the object stop. Of course I know it won't stop but I want an explination in terms of physics. As what I understand is when 2 forces in opposite directions are equal, there is no movement. Thanks



Answer



When two forces in opposite directions are equal, there is no acceleration. That doesn't mean that there is no movement. It simply means that there is no change in velocity.


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