English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Define terminal velocity
Describe the motion of an object moving through a fluid
Explain the forces that are acting on an object when it’s travelling at terminal velocity
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Words and meanings to learn
velocity-time graph
a graph that shows an object’s velocity on the y-axis over time on the x-axis, allowing us to see changes in speed and acceleration
terminal velocity
the constant speed that a falling object reaches when the force of air resistance is equal to the force of gravity, resulting in no further acceleration
balanced forces
when the total forces acting on an object are equal and opposite, resulting in no change in motion; the object remains at rest or moves at constant speed
air resistance
a force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid, such as air; it increases as the object's speed increases
gravity
a force that attracts two bodies toward each other, with Earth’s gravity pulling objects toward its centre at an acceleration of approximately 9.8 m/s²
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Small objects for demo (paper, parachute toy, small ball)
Handouts
Plasticine/modelling clay
Large measuring cylinders
Different liquids (water, oil, wallpaper paste)
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