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It doesn't.
In air, the object may 'fall' at a different rate, depending on any aerodynamic qualities it may have, but otherwise an object will fall at the same rate without respect to it's lateral motion. Of course, unless the object is in a vacuum, its aerodynamic qualities, however limited, will impact the rate at which it falls.
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How does friction affect the rate at which an object falls?
Friction can slow down the rate at which an object falls by exerting a force in the opposite direction of the object's motion. This opposing force can reduce the object's acceleration and result in a slower fall.
What factors influence the motion of a free falling object?
The motion of a free falling object is influenced by the acceleration due to gravity, air resistance, and the initial velocity of the object. The mass and shape of the object can also affect its motion as it falls.
What factors affect how an object falls?
wind resistance, and gravity, mass does not in any way contribute to how an object falls.
Does the air in a ball affect how fast it falls?
No, the air inside a ball does not affect how fast it falls. The rate at which an object falls is determined by gravity and the air resistance it encounters, not the properties of the air contained within the object.
What are all the forces that act on an object when it falls?
When an object falls, the main forces acting on it are gravity (pulling it downward) and air resistance (opposing its downward motion). In the absence of other factors, these two forces are the primary influences on the object's falling motion.
How does air resistance affect it from falling?
Air resistance slows down the speed at which an object falls by exerting a force in the opposite direction of its motion. As the object falls, it pushes against the air molecules, creating a drag force that counteracts the force of gravity. This results in a reduced acceleration and overall slower descent.
Does the shape affect the way an object falls?
In air, yes. In vacuum, no.
The motion an object experiences when it falls toward the earth with no forces acting upward?
Free Fall
Two forces that affect a falling object?
Gravity is one, and I believe that friction is the other. Friction here being caused by the resistance to motion of the fluid the object is falling in. Generally this is termed air resistance or drag and it is related to the object's velocity and cross section as well as the fluid's viscosity.
Why energy is converted from PE to KE when an object falls?
As an object falls, its potential energy (PE) decreases due to the force of gravity pulling it downward. This decrease in PE is accompanied by an increase in kinetic energy (KE) as the object gains speed from its downward motion. Thus, energy is converted from PE to KE as the object falls.
What is a drag and how does it act on the force of gravity?
Drag is a resistive force that opposes the motion of an object moving through a fluid (like air or water). It acts on the force of gravity by slowing down the object's motion as it falls. The greater the surface area or shape of the object, the more drag it experiences, affecting how quickly it falls due to gravity.
What are the differences between projectile motion and free fall?
Projectile motion involves an object moving both horizontally and vertically, while free fall is when an object falls only vertically due to gravity. In projectile motion, the object has an initial horizontal velocity, while in free fall, the object is only affected by gravity.
