terminal velocity
Pronunciation
/tˈɜːmɪnəl vəlˈɑːsɪɾi/

Definition & Meaning of "terminal velocity"in English

Terminal velocity
01

the constant speed reached by a falling object when the drag force equals the gravitational force pulling it downward, resulting in no further acceleration

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Examples
Skydivers reach terminal velocity during their freefall before deploying their parachutes.
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