Re: Terminal velocity on different planets

Further research reveals this formula

V = sqrt(2mg/rAC)

V: terminal velocity
m: mass of falling object
g: gravity
r: density of atmosphere
A: cross section area of falling object
C: drag coefficient of falling object

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