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TERMINAL VELOCITY

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Terminal Velocity.

Terminal Velocity - as a noun

The constant maximum velocity reached by a body falling through the atmosphere under the attraction of gravity

Example Sentences

"The skydiver reached terminal velocity after jumping out of the plane."
"When a falling object reaches terminal velocity, its acceleration stops and it falls at a constant speed."
"The terminal velocity of a feather is much lower than that of a lead weight."
"The cat fell from a tree but luckily reached terminal velocity before hitting the ground."
"In physics, terminal velocity refers to the maximum speed an object can attain during freefall."
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