Question

State 'True' or 'False'. Rewrite the false statements correctly.

1.The body at terminal velocity will have less weight than the drag force.

2.The line of gravity is always within the base of support of the body in stable equilibrium

3.The force that accelerates a falling body is the force of friction. ​

Answer 1

1. False

Corrected statement: The body at terminal velocity will have equal weight to the drag force.

2. True

3. False

Corrected Statement: The force that accelerated a falling body is the force of gravity.

Step-by-step explanation:

1. This statement is false. Terminal velocity occurs when the magnitude of the drag force is equal to the magnitude of the force of gravity. This causes zero net force, meaning zero accleration and the object is at its maximim (terminal) velocity.

2. True - if a body is in stable equilibrium, the line of grvaity must be within the base of support.

3. A falling body towards the center of a planet is caused by the force of gravity.