Question

5. (i) The diagram shows a box attached to a parachute, falling at constant velocity. (i) State the name for this constant velocity. 1 mark
(ii) Explain, in terms of forces, why the box and parachute fall at constant velocity. 4 marks

Answer 1

Answer:

1) terminal velocity

2) because the two forces mg which is acting downwards and viscous force due to air which is acting upwards have come into equilibrium..