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In free fall, mass has no effect on the rate at which something falls, the only two factors affecting it are gravity and air resistance. If you were to drop a feather and a book, the book would only hit the ground first because the feather has more air resistance (the book's mass does not come into play, and gravity is constant). It's a bit confusing, but I hope this helps. Xx
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Does the mass of an object determines the rate at which it will fall?
Mass does not determine the rate something will fall. The rate of acceleration is constant as gravity, regardless of mass.
Why do raindrops fall with a constant speed?
Gravity pushes the rain down at a constant speed. However something simple like wind can affect the rate it falls.
How does the shape of an object affect the rate at which it falls - slide4?
The shape of an object affects the wind resistance that will press against the object, slowing it as it falls.
What factors affect the rate of object falls through air?
The force of gravity will affect the rate of falling in air. As will the aerodynamic shape of the object. And assuming that the air is not moving with or against the direction of fall.
How does air resistance affect the way the parachutist falls?
It is air resistance which slows the rate at which a parachutist falls, turning what would otherwise be a fatal fall into a controlled landing.
Why interest rate has no affect on the aggregate demand?
The interest rate does affect aggregate demand. As the interest rate falls, aggregate demand increases and vice-versa.
Does the mass of an object determines the rate at which it will fall?
Mass does not determine the rate something will fall. The rate of acceleration is constant as gravity, regardless of mass.
Why do raindrops fall with a constant speed?
Gravity pushes the rain down at a constant speed. However something simple like wind can affect the rate it falls.
What was Galileo's hypothesis in the falling objects?
The rate at which an object falls, is independent of its mass.
Does the mass of a solid reactant affect the reaction rate?
yes it does
What factors cause niagara falls to retreat at a slower rate?
Erosion and mass wasting
Why do objects fall the ground at the same rate?
When something falls from somwhere its because of gravity and gravity has an exact speed so everything falls at the same rate
How does the shape of an object affect the rate at which it falls - slide4?
The shape of an object affects the wind resistance that will press against the object, slowing it as it falls.
What factors affect the rate of object falls through air?
The force of gravity will affect the rate of falling in air. As will the aerodynamic shape of the object. And assuming that the air is not moving with or against the direction of fall.
Which scientist found that the rate at which an object falls is related to its mass?
Whoever he was, he fell directly into well-deserved oblivion, and his name isno longer mentioned. The reason for that is simply that he was wrong. Therate at which an object falls is not related to its mass.
Does the mass of a solution affect the rate of solubility?
In a high volume of solution dissolving is faster.
How does air resistance affect the way the parachutist falls?
It is air resistance which slows the rate at which a parachutist falls, turning what would otherwise be a fatal fall into a controlled landing.
