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terminal velocity

/ˈtɜːrmɪnəl vəˈlɒsɪti/

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/ˈtɜːrmɪnəl vəˈlɒsɪti/C1formalscientific
  • ruПостоянная максимальная скорость, достигаемая падающим объектом, когда сопротивление среды, через которую он падает, предотвращает дальнейшее ускорение.

The constant maximum speed reached by a falling object when the resistance of the medium through which it is falling prevents further acceleration.

  1. Maximum falling speedB2formal

    The constant maximum speed reached by a falling object when the resistance of the medium (like air) prevents further acceleration.

    ruПредельная скорость падения

    • A skydiver reaches terminal velocity after falling for about 12 seconds.
    • The terminal velocity of a raindrop is much lower than that of a human.
    • Engineers calculate terminal velocity to design safe parachutes.