How does the terminal velocity of other common objects compare with that of a baseball?

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Karen Hill

According to scientists who have tested such things, here are the approximate terminal speeds for various common objects.

As you can see, variables include weight and wind resistance.

Raindrop: 15-20 mph

Ping-Pong ball: 20 mph Golf ball: 90 mph

Baseball: 95 mph

Person spread-eagled: 125 mph Person balled up: 200 mph 30-caliber bullet: 200 mph Bowling ball: 350 mph

Space station falling from orbit: 900 mph

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