Free Fall with effects of air resistance

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Free Fall with effects of air resistance

Free fall of 3 cupcake cups in clover arrangement. Effects of air resistance is observed as the object achieved terminal velocity of 1.36 m/s. A model showed that drag force is proportional to square of vertical velocity.

Author: Thomas Yeu

Contact: yeu_chee_wee_thomas@moe.edu.sg