Free Fall: Vacuum vs. Air Resistance

Drop two balls — one in a vacuum, one with air resistance — and compare.

Vacuum

0.0 m, 0.0 m/s

With air resistance

0.0 m, 0.0 m/s

Drag coefficient

Terminal velocity: 22.1 m/s

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