Question: A sky divers downward velocity v(t) is given by Where u and are constants. What is the terminal velocity achieved? When does the sky

A sky diver’s downward velocity v(t) is given by

v(t) = u(1 e)/(1+e")

Where u and α are constants. What is the terminal velocity achieved? When does the sky diver achieve half that velocity and what is the acceleration then?

v(t) = u(1 e)/(1+e")

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