Terminal velocity and its relationship to physical characteristics of apple (Malus Domestica Borkh L.)

Abstract

In this study, two theories for terminal velocity of fruits were proved by authors as KHAT1 and KHAT2 theories. Terminal velocity of Redspar apples was experimentally measured using water column and video camera. Some apple characteristics that affect on terminal velocity of apple based on proved theories were determined using standard methods. There is found that the most effective characteristics on apple terminal velocity were density and volume. The best equation for terminal velocity of Redspar apples was found with R2 = 0.69.