Question

identifying terminal velocity
does this illustration show a sky diver at terminal velocity? explain your answer.

Explanation:

Terminal velocity occurs when the upward force of air resistance equals the downward force of gravity, resulting in no net force and constant velocity. The illustration explicitly shows these two forces as equal and opposite, meaning the skydiver has no acceleration and is moving at terminal velocity.

Answer:

Yes, this illustration shows a skydiver at terminal velocity. The upward air resistance force is equal in magnitude to the downward gravitational force, so there is no net force acting on the skydiver, which is the condition for terminal velocity (constant velocity with no acceleration).