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Air Resistance

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

Air resistance is the opposing force experienced by objects moving through air. It depends on factors such as speed, size, and shape of the object.