what is the best estimate for the distance traveled by an object in free fall (Vi=0) with air resistance in 10 seconds customary units

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darkbluechocobo · Answer

@kl0723 Do you know how to do distance with air resistence?

darkbluechocobo · Answer

i know you substitute 9.8m/s for 32f/s

theeric · Answer

Wouldn't it depend on the air resistance?

darkbluechocobo · Answer

Yes I actually found out how to do this just a second ago. Basically here you would do .5*32*10

theeric · Answer

I mean, I can get to a formula, but the estimating for an object? So, bowling ball? Feather? Tractor-trailer? Very different numbers.

To do this algebraically, it's also important to know the formula for drag.
$F_\text{drag} =cv$ usually, but at high speeds it's often calculated as $F_\text{drag}=cv^2$. I've even seen $F_\text{drag}=cv + dv^2$, but I don't know how often that's used.

theeric · Answer

So, that assumes that the effect of air resistance is negligible for those 10 seconds.

theeric · Answer

I guess this object isn't a feather!