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If force of gravity acts on all bodies in proportion to their masses then why not heavy bodies fall faster than lighter bodies?
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Theoretically all bodies fall with the same acceleration because they are acted upon
by a constant gravity of 9.80 m/s/s. The heavy body, in practical, real-world situations,
falls faster due to less air resistance than that of a lighter object (Say, of a Bowling ball
vs a feather).
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-- The force of gravity on an object is proportional to the object's mass.
-- The acceleration of a body is inversely proportional to the force on it.
-- The 'proportional' and the 'inversely proportional' exactly cancel. The result is that
under the influence of gravity alone, every mass has the same acceleration.
They all accelerate at the same rate. That means that if you drop them at the
same instant, they all have the same speed at any moment, and they hit the
ground at the same time.
That's ignoring air resistance, of course. I did say "under the influence of gravity alone".
I haven't seen it explained this way before. Frankly, I'm kind of proud of this answer.
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Which body moves faster heavier or lighter?
The answer depends on the force applied to the bodies.
Does the force of gravity decrease as the mass of objects increase?
No, the force of gravity increases as the mass of the object increases. force of gravity is a constant 9.8 meters/second^2 Terminal velocity will cause heavier objects to fall faster than lighter objects depending on their relative effective densities and shapes.
How is gravity related to mass and distance?
Mass is a property almost all matter has. It does not change from place to place, it is always constant. It is measured in Kg.Gravity is the effect mass has on other mass. It is the effect 2 (or more) bodies of mass drawn to each other. Gravity is measured in m/(s^2), this is a unit of acceleration.
What makes an object move faster and faster when it falls?
gravity
Why lighter pendulum stop faster than the heavy one?
more mass in motion= higher stored energy, requiring more forces (friction, gravity) to still the momentum of the heavier object.
Which body moves faster heavier or lighter?
The answer depends on the force applied to the bodies.
Would a lighter go faster than a truck?
A lighter, as in a cigarette lighter?
Do heavier ojects fall faster than lighter ones?
Set aside air resistance (drag) and the answer is no. Objects fall at the same speed when accelerated by gravity when there is no air resistance.
How is gravity related to mass and distance?
Mass is a property almost all matter has. It does not change from place to place, it is always constant. It is measured in Kg.Gravity is the effect mass has on other mass. It is the effect 2 (or more) bodies of mass drawn to each other. Gravity is measured in m/(s^2), this is a unit of acceleration.
Does the force of gravity decrease as the masses of objects increase?
No, the force of gravity increases as the mass of the object increases. force of gravity is a constant 9.8 meters/second^2 Terminal velocity will cause heavier objects to fall faster than lighter objects depending on their relative effective densities and shapes.
Does the force of gravity decrease as the mass of objects increase?
No, the force of gravity increases as the mass of the object increases. force of gravity is a constant 9.8 meters/second^2 Terminal velocity will cause heavier objects to fall faster than lighter objects depending on their relative effective densities and shapes.
Which volumizer 20 or 30 to use if you want lighter hair?
Well the higher the developer is the faster it shall get to being lighter. So if you use 30 you shall get lighter hair faster.
What makes an object move faster and faster when it falls?
gravity
Why do lighter objects fly slower than heavier objects?
they have less mass. heavier objects have a great mass so it gets pulled down faster..... by a little thing called......gravity!
Why lighter pendulum stop faster than the heavy one?
more mass in motion= higher stored energy, requiring more forces (friction, gravity) to still the momentum of the heavier object.
If Viking ships were longer were they faster?
The longer, narrower or lighter they were the faster they went!
Does lighter objects fall down faster then heavier objects?
No lighter things do not fall faster than heavier things. In a vacuum they will fall at the same speed. Normally the heavier thing will fall down faster because of its weight. Sometimes the lighter thing falls faster depending on the air resistance.
