Physics for IGCSE & O level - Forces And Motion (Section 10 - No. 9)
What causes terminal velocity to be reached for a skydiver?
The force of gravity increases.
The air resistance becomes greater than the force of gravity.
The air resistance is equal to the force of gravity.
The skydiver opens their parachute.
Paliwanag
Terminal velocity is reached when air resistance balances the force of gravity.