Terminal Velocity with Linear Resistance

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Terminal Velocity with Linear Resistance

For:

$$m\frac{dv}{dt}=mg-kv$$

terminal velocity occurs when:

$$\frac{dv}{dt}=0$$

giving:

$$v_T=\frac{mg}{k}$$

Usage

- Used to determine the limiting velocity in linear-drag motion.

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