Terminal velocity

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.NounThe speed at which an object in free-fall and not in a vacuum ceases to accelerate downwards because the force of gravity is equal and opposite to the drag force acting against it.

Synonyms

escape velocity delta-v instantaneous velocity microgravity third cosmic velocity velocity d'alembert's paradox subvelocity second cosmic velocity equivelocity phase velocity velocimetry

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