Velocity with Linear Drag


Motion equations Graph of velocity Distance details
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Distance with Linear Drag

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Velocity Graph, Linear Drag

This behavior of velocity as a function of time would be expected for an object released from rest in a viscous medium where the resistance was proportional to velocity. The g value would be adjusted if there was significant buoyancy, and usually is then written g'.

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Penetration of a Viscous Medium

Sinking object

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