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How would the observed value of the acceleration be affected if the falling body used were heavier?
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Anyhow, since you mention "the falling body", we think you're actually asking whether heavier
objects fall with the same or different accelerations compared to lighter ones.
The answer is that as long as you test all of them on the same planet, and they don't run into
too much air, the lightest feather and the heaviest battleship, and everything in between, all
fall with the same exact acceleration.
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How would the observed value of acceleration be affected if the falling body used were heavier?
Your question describes it as a "falling body", so I'm assuming that you're asking about a body with no force on it except for the gravitational force. This is an important assumption. If it's true, then the mass (weight) of the falling body has no effect at all on its acceleration. Except for the effect of air resistance, all bodies fall with the same acceleration.
How would the observed value of the acceleration of a block be affected if the one used is heavier?
From f = m*a, a = f/m, so if the force remains constant and the mass increases, the acceleration will decrease. But if the block is on an incline and the force is provided by gravity, the force will increase directly proportional to the mass of the block, and acceleration will remain the same.
In freefall heavier objects fall with a greater acceleration than lighter objects?
False
Two different masses are they falling at the same speed?
they arent falling at the same speed because gravity is stronger with a heavier object
Is their any chance that the heavier objects in free fall differ from the lighter objects when it comes to its acceleration?
Yes. The acceleration depends on the aerodynamics of the shapes of the objects - not their mass.
How would the observed value of acceleration be affected if the falling body used were heavier?
Your question describes it as a "falling body", so I'm assuming that you're asking about a body with no force on it except for the gravitational force. This is an important assumption. If it's true, then the mass (weight) of the falling body has no effect at all on its acceleration. Except for the effect of air resistance, all bodies fall with the same acceleration.
How would the observed value of the acceleration of a block be affected if the one used is heavier?
From f = m*a, a = f/m, so if the force remains constant and the mass increases, the acceleration will decrease. But if the block is on an incline and the force is provided by gravity, the force will increase directly proportional to the mass of the block, and acceleration will remain the same.
Which is heavier seawater or freshwater?
Salt water is heavier, as it has salt disovled in it. This can be observed in some underwater caves.
Why the acceleration of a car is reduced when it tows a caravan?
because it's heavier
In freefall heavier objects fall with a greater acceleration than lighter objects?
False
Does the mass of an object change the rate of acceleration?
yes it does it makes it heavier which in turn slows acceleration unless more force is added to move the object
Two different masses are they falling at the same speed?
they arent falling at the same speed because gravity is stronger with a heavier object
How is the gravity between two objects affected by their masses?
The one that is heavier
Is their any chance that the heavier objects in free fall differ from the lighter objects when it comes to its acceleration?
Yes. The acceleration depends on the aerodynamics of the shapes of the objects - not their mass.
Do heavier objects fall with a greater acceleration than lighter objects in free fall?
false
In freefall do heavier objects fall with a greater acceleration than lighter objects?
no, they fall the same acceleration ( one gravity ) neglecting air resistance; however they may reach different velocities with air resistance.
In freefall heavier objects fall with a greater acceleration than lighter objects A True b false?
Faulse
