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Air resistance is basically friction between the object on the air- it has to push the air out of the way, and slows down.
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How fast will a 2-kg ball fall from 2 meters high?
It will fall just as fast as an object of any other mass - assuming that air resistance is negligible. That is to say, if an object has a lot of surface area, it will fall slower due to air resistance.
Does the weight of an object affect how fast it will fall?
No. Weight has nothing to do with how fast objects fall, except for things that get in the way, like air, it's all gravity.Related Information:The phenomenon of falling is caused by the gravity of at least two objects, like a stone and the Earth, mutually attracting one another. For objects falling to Earth, there is the added negative force of drag (the resistance of air friction working against gravity). Drag acts to slow the rate of fall of any object that it acts upon. Objects of lesser density, or poor aerodynamic qualities, are affected more than objects of greater density or excellent aerodynamic qualities. Drag can be virtually eliminated readily, by allowing objects to fall in a vacuum chamber where feathers, dust bunnies, and bowling balls fall at the same rate.
Why is gravity a bigger force than air resistance?
It isn't, necessarily. But the force of gravity is constant, whereas the force of air resistance depends on how fast you're moving through the air. So when you begin to fall, gravity is stronger, and it makes you fall faster and faster. But as your speed increases, so does the force of air resistance, and eventually, the force of air resistance builds up to be equal to the force of gravity. At that point, you keeep falling, but your speed doesn't grow any more.
Would something heavier hit the ground first?
Weight does not affect how fast objects fall; it is the air resistance that they encounter that affects speed. For example a sheet of paper has a large surface area, so a large air resistance. Whereas a rock has a smaller surface area, so less air resistance (so falls quicker).
How fast do objects free fall near earth?
32 ft per second squared- However, due to air resistance, the final speed will top out at about 250 mph for a streamlined object.
How does air affect how fast things fall?
Air resistance is basically friction between the object on the air- it has to push the air out of the way, and slows down.
How fast will a 2-kg ball fall from 2 meters high?
It will fall just as fast as an object of any other mass - assuming that air resistance is negligible. That is to say, if an object has a lot of surface area, it will fall slower due to air resistance.
What makes things fall fast or slow?
Whether an object falls quickly or slowly basically depends on its mass, and its air resistance. More mass will have the tendency to make things fall faster; more air resistance will have the tendency to slow it down. The air resistance depends, to a great extent, on the object's surface area; however, the shape of the object also plays a role.
How fast does mayonnaise fall?
all things fall at the same speed
How does gravity affect speed?
It is gravity that creates the force that causes an object to fall. We know that gravity is a function of mass, and the mass of the objects being considered will have an effect on how fast they fall. Additionally, the shape of the object will have something to do with how fast it falls. A flat piece of cardboard will not fall as fast as a glass ball of the same mass.
Do air molecules affect the speed of falling objects?
Yes. It's called wind resistance and is the reason why paper falls slower than a rock. If two objects are put in a perfect vacuum, where all of the air is removed, a feather will fall as fast as a one ton weight. Gravity effects all objects in the same way, and wind resistance is the only reason they fall at different rates.
Two things that affect how fast sound travels?
mediumm poo
How fast do feathers fall?
All objects fall at a rate of 9.8 meters per second, or, 23 miles per hour. However, this is how fast they would fall in a vacuum, which is hardly ever the case on earth. To find out their true speed, you would have to minus the air resistance as well.
How fast does angel falls fall?
very fast how fast can u fall
An object that falls twice as far will be moving twice as fast when it hits the ground?
No all objects fall at the same speed, unless air resistance is involved
What are the three things that most affect how fast you can safely drive?
Road, Weather, and Traffic Conditions
What can you do on the moon that you can't do on earth?
A lot, you can fall as fast (or as slow) as a feather, since there is no air resistance to the feather's fall. You can jump about 2x what you can jump on the earth. The stars do not twinkle when viewed from the moon since there is no atmosphere to distort the sunlight.
