The Force Exerted on a Body by Moving Air Is

question 34

Multiple Choice

The force exerted on a body by moving air is proportional to the projected area of the body. Which falling body will have the larger terminal velocity, a flying squirrel with its wing membranes extended or a grey squirrel with the same mass?

• A) The flying squirrel.
• B) The grey squirrel.
• C) Both will have same terminal velocity.

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