Resistive forces are forces that oppose the motion of an object through a fluid, such as air or water. They can include drag, air resistance, and viscous forces.
Imagine riding a bike against a strong headwind - the resistive force from the wind pushes against you, making it harder to move forward.
Drag Force: Drag force is a type of resistive force that acts opposite to the direction of motion for objects moving through fluids.
Terminal Velocity: Terminal velocity is the constant speed reached by an object falling through a fluid when the upward buoyant force equals the downward gravitational force.
Viscosity: Viscosity refers to how resistant a fluid is to flow. It affects how easily an object moves through the fluid and experiences resistive forces.
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