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Quiz: Skydiver Forces and Terminal Velocity

all UK subjects and qualifications including GCSE, A-Level, and BTEC

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Welcome to this quiz on skydiver forces and terminal velocity. Test your knowledge with 10 questions!

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What is the term for the maximum speed a skydiver reaches during free fall?

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Which forces act on a skydiver during free fall? (Select all that apply)

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A skydiver reaches terminal velocity when the {{blank0}} force equals the {{blank1}} force.

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A skydiver has a mass of 70 kg. Calculate the gravitational force acting on them. (Use g = 9.8 m/s².)

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What happens to the acceleration of a skydiver as they approach terminal velocity?

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Which factors affect the terminal velocity of a skydiver? (Select all that apply)

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At terminal velocity, the {{blank0}} acting on the skydiver is zero.

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