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If you throw an object towards the ground would it acceleration be greater or less thatn an object free falling?
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∙ 15y ago
Both objects would eventually reach terminal velocity which means they would both fall at the same speed.- But - compared to the falling object, the downward acceleration of a thrown object is the same.
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∙ 13y agoThe acceleration of an object thrown towards the ground is based on three things on earth- the initial acceleration of the throw, the force of gravity, and the air resistance (drag) of the object. To get the total acceleration, add the initial acceleration and the force of gravity, then subtract the air resistance.
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∙ 13y agoThe acceleration of a free object near Earth's surface is approximately 9.8m/s^2, or 32 ft/s^2 in the downward direction. The exact number depends on where precisely on Earth you are located. Also, the number decreases with distance from Earth's surface, so for example an object falling towards Earth from space would have a smaller acceleration.
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What hits the ground first quarter or penny?
Depending on the angle that the coins are falling, if they are falling heads down, completely horizontal with the ground, the quarter has more air resistance then the penny, making the penny hit the ground first. If they are on their sides, so the head is completely vertical with the ground, they are both arrow dynamic and the quarter and the penny hit at the same time. as the acceleration of gravity is -9.8 m/s squared, thus making they fall at the same acceleration.
What is termanal velocity?
Perhaps you mean terminal velocity. This is the maximum velocity reached by an object falling to the ground when the acceleration due to gravity is matched by the drag resistance of the air through which it is falling.
What is the mass of a falling rock if it hits the ground with a force of 200 N?
Force = mass x g, where g is the acceleration due to gravity (-9.8m/s2)To find mass, manipulate the equation such thatmass = Force/g = -147N/-9.8m/s2 = 15kgThe force and g are negative because they act in a downward direction.The mass is in kg because a Newton is a kg*m/s2.
How many newtons of force does a rocket need to take off?
This depends on the weight of the rocket, weight being the mass of the rocket multiplied by earth's gravitational pull. To take off, the rocket needs to exert force larger than the weight, and for a sufficient amount of time to break out of orbit. For instance, if the rocket had a mass of 1kg, it'd exert (1 * 9.8), or 9.8 Newtons of force towards to ground via it's weight (9.8 being the acceleration towards the ground due to gravity). This means that to start to accelerate away from the ground, the rocket would need to exert force higher than 9.8 Newtons. If your hypothetical rocket has a mass of x kg, then it will need to exert a force greater than 9.8x newtons, ignoring air resistance and decaying of the gravitational field.
Why a falling object subjected to earth's gravity does not continue to accelerate forever?
It does ! The amount is insignificant. Look at it another way, the moon is always falling toward the Earth ... and the Earth is always falling toward the moon. They are both accelerating.
What is centriprtal acceleration?
An apple falling on the ground
How fast do objects accelerate when falling to the ground?
When falling to the ground (or even just in the air), the acceleration of an object depends on the gravitational pull of the object it is falling towards. Here on earth, all things fall relative to the earth which causes an acceleration of 9.81 m/s^2
How does force and gravity effect a falling object?
Gravity is a force that accelerates the falling object towards the ground.
When do you see gravity in action?
when you see something falling towards to ground :)
What is the force on a 1000 kilogram elevator that is falling freely under the acceleration of gravity?
Force = mass * acceleration Since the only force acting on the elevator is gravity, the force is 1000*9.81 = 981N Towards the ground Note that it is essential to put the direction that the force is acting as it is a vector quantity.
How can height affect the time for an object to fall?
The acceleration of gravity is 32 feet per second, per second. This means that --eliminating any obvious aerodynamic considerations as there would be with, say, a feather -- the speed at which an object falls increases proportionately to the time it is falling. An object falling from a greater height will be falling for a longer time period and thus will reach a higher velocity and impact the ground with a greater force than one falling from a lower height.
What is an apple falling to the ground?
A apple falling to the ground IS an apple falling to the ground.
How will value of the acceleration be affected if the falling body is heavy?
The value of acceleration in a free-falling body is constant (g). The mass of the body will have no effect on the acceleration. On earth, if you drop a heavy weight and a feather together, the weight will hit the ground first because the feather is held back by air resistance. If you do the same thing in a vacuum (as was demonstrated by an astronaut on the moon) both will hit the ground at the same time.
When an object falls what happens to its acceleration?
If gravity is the only force acting on a falling body, then its acceleration is constant until it hits the ground, and the number is 9.81 meters (32.2 feet) per second2 .
What hits the ground first quarter or penny?
Depending on the angle that the coins are falling, if they are falling heads down, completely horizontal with the ground, the quarter has more air resistance then the penny, making the penny hit the ground first. If they are on their sides, so the head is completely vertical with the ground, they are both arrow dynamic and the quarter and the penny hit at the same time. as the acceleration of gravity is -9.8 m/s squared, thus making they fall at the same acceleration.
When A ball is thrown straight up from the ground. What way does its acceleration point at the top?
Its acceleration points straight down at all times after it's released.
What are most streams a result of?
Streams and rivers are the result of rain falling to the ground. The water runs downhill and flows towards the sea.
