Physics 5054 · O Level · Balanced and unbalanced forces

Balanced and unbalanced forces — practice question

Which statement explains why a heavy coin, as it drops a short distance towards the ground, does not attain terminal velocity?

  • AThe coin has not hit the ground.
  • BThe weight of the coin equals the air resistance.
  • CThe weight of the coin increases as the air resistance increases.
  • DThe weight of the coin is always more than the air resistance.

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