Question

(a) A box with its contents has a total mass of 30 kg. It is dropped from a very high building. After reaching terminal speed, what is the magnitude of the air resistance force acting upward on the falling box

Answer 1

The air resistance ,F(air) = 294N

Step-by-step explanation:

Using Nweton's 2nd Law. The sum of the vertical forces must be equal to zero because when terminal speed is reached,the acceleration becomes zero.

EFvertical = mg - F(air) = ma

F(air) = mg = 30kg × 9.8m/s^2

F(air) = 294N