60 The terminal velocity for an object dropped near the surface of Earth is the maximum downward velocit by the falling object For a man of average size the terminal velocity is about 176 feet per second It is f velocity v in feet per second t seconds into his fall before he opens his parachute is given by v 176 1 0 75 How long does it take the skydiver to achieve 99 of terminal velocity Give your answer to the nearest second Macmillan Learnir