Physics A-Level
Drag dependence on speed
What Drag dependence on speed means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Drag dependence on speed
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As speed rises, drag rises, so the acceleration of a falling object decreases gradually rather than switching off instantly.
Topics that use Drag dependence on speed
- Projectile motion (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Air resistance
- Drag
- Effect of drag on projectile trajectories
- Friction
- Independence of perpendicular motions
- Lift
- Projectile motion with drag
- Qualitative modelling
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