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terminal velocities

terminal velocities is the plural of terminal velocity.

Meaning of terminal velocity

Noun

terminal velocity (countable and uncountable, plural terminal velocities)

  1. The speed at which an object in free-fall and not in a vacuum ceases to accelerate downwards because the force of gravity is equal and opposite to the drag force acting against it.

Questions about terminal velocities

What is terminal velocities the plural of?
Terminal velocities is the plural of terminal velocity.

Words near terminal velocities in the dictionary

  1. terminal striae
  2. terminal strip
  3. terminal symbol
  4. terminal symbols
  5. terminal tackle
  6. terminal velocities
  7. terminal velocity
  8. terminaled
  9. terminalia
  10. terminalian
  11. terminalians

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