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science lesson 6
science '09 lesson 6
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8th Grade
10/28/2009

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how does surface area affect the drag of an object?


Definition
surface area affects drag by the space stopping the flow of air.
Term
How do skydivers change their terminal velocity?
Definition

Body postion

They are playing with their surface area falling.


Term
State which force is constant and which force increases?
Definition
Gravity stays constant and the velocity is increasing
Term
What is the constant velocity a skydiver reaches called and when does it usually happen?
Definition
You reach the constant velocity after 10 seconds
Term
What is Velocity?
Definition
Velocity is the speed in one direction.
Term
What are the three variables that your will investigate?
Definition

*Surface area

*weight

*surface type

Term
What force will you be exploring in this lesson?
Definition
We will be exploring friction
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