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In Physics / High School | 2014-09-25

How far would a skydiver fall during the first minute of free fall?

Asked by abbytorres1573

Answer (2)

You have: a = 9.81 m/s^2 Vi = 0 m/s t = 60s
We use the equation: d = Vit + (1/2)at^2 d = (1/2) x 9.81 x 60^2 d = 17'658 m
Now let's neglect air resistance and the fact that at some point in that 60 seconds, he will reach terminal velocity, which means that he will stop accelerating

Answered by samuelhoang | 2024-06-10

A skydiver falls approximately 17,658 meters in the first minute of free fall, assuming no air resistance. In reality, they will reach terminal velocity before falling this far. Terminal velocity occurs after about 10 to 15 seconds, limiting the actual distance fallen.
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Answered by samuelhoang | 2024-10-01

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