A linear drag law turns a drive force into a terminal speed. Exact arithmetic here means exact results for the stated model inputs; measured inputs still carry uncertainty and significant-figure limits.

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At terminal speed, drag equals drive

The propulsion force is 12 N and the drag coefficient is 3 N*s/m.

12 N3 N*s/m12\ \text{N}\quad3\ \text{N*s/m}
Terminal speed ledgerDrive divided by linear drag coefficient gives terminal speed.cellspeeddrivedrag

Divide drive by drag coefficient

The terminal speed is 4 m/s.

12/3=4 m/s12/3=4\ \text{m/s}
Terminal speed ledgerDrive divided by linear drag coefficient gives terminal speed.cellspeeddrivedrag