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Physics

Terminal Velocity

Quick fact

A skydiver in a belly-to-earth position reaches a terminal velocity of about 120 mph (193 km/h), while a skydiver in a head-down dive can exceed 200 mph (322 km/h).

Why this is interesting

Ever wonder why a skydiver doesn't keep speeding up until they hit the ground? What stops them from accelerating forever?