Terminal Velocity
Terminal velocity is reached when the forces of drag and gravity equal each other and there is no acceleration. Terminal velocity in "spread eagle" is about 120 miles per hour, but speeds
of over 200 miles per hour can be reached when pointed vertically
at the ground. When the diver jumps from the plane, he experiences intense acceleration up until terminal velocity.
The skydiver remains at terminal velocity up until the point at which he opens his parachute. He then experiences a huge negative acceleration, followed by his new, slower terminal velocity.
of over 200 miles per hour can be reached when pointed vertically
at the ground. When the diver jumps from the plane, he experiences intense acceleration up until terminal velocity.
The skydiver remains at terminal velocity up until the point at which he opens his parachute. He then experiences a huge negative acceleration, followed by his new, slower terminal velocity.