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the object starts at 9.81 m/s. after each second, it doubles. so.....
first second:9.81 m/s
second second: 19.62 m/s
third second: 39.24 m/s
fourth second: 78.48 m/s
fifth second: 156.96 m/s
and so on and so forth
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 10y agoIt depends on how big and heavy it is. If it is large and heavy it falls fast, if it is small and light it falls show
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Unfortunately, the above answer is not correct. Size and weight of a falling object (in a vacuum) have no effect on the Speed at which it falls. In "open air" the size and shape of an object WILL effect its "Wind Resistance" and can slow it down.
For a person, like a Sky Diver, the terminal velocity is approximately 120 MPH. This is controlled by body position, Arms, and Legs.
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∙ 15y agoThe speed of an object as it falls will increase up to a point at which it reaches its terminal velocity. This occurs because there are two forces acting on the object, the force of gravity and the force of air resistance. The force of gravity is equal to the objects mass times the acceleration due to gravity. The force of air resistance can be estimated as a constant(b) times the object's velocity. When the velocity is high enough, the object's upward force due to air resistance is equal to the force of gravity and therefore the object will no longer speed up. Hope that helps
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What happens when balanced forces acting on an object?
The object remains in constant, uniform motion. That means its speed and direction of motion don't change. Note that its speed may or may not be zero.
If the speed of an object does not changed then the object is traveling at a?
If speed does not change then the object is moving with constant speed. when object moves in a circle its speed does not remains constant. Speed of object remains constant only if it moves along linear path.
The speed of an object at any instant in time is its?
The speed of an object at any instant in time is its instantaneous speed.
What is the maximum terminal velocity speed for a object falling on planet Jupiter?
There is not one single answer for that. The terminal velocity of an object will depend on the amount of gravity (which wouldn't change much in this case), on the density of the atmosphere (which WILL change quite a bit, depending on what part of the atmosphere you are considering), and on the object's mass, size, and shape.
What are the two characteristics of a free falling object?
the conditions of free falling object are as follows: when there is no air resistance the body (object) tends to fall one by one but, when there is presence of air medium the object fall at once (simultaneously) ----salman-----
What happens when a falling object stops?
It suddenly stops and hits wherever it's landing. ---------------------------------------------- When a falling object stops accelerating then the body would continue moving with the speed attained. This speed is known as terminal speed. This is what happens when a rain drop falls from a large height through the atomosphere.
Is there a maximum speed of a free falling object?
yes, and the speed depends on the weight of the object
What is the fastest free falling object known to man-is it a rain drop which is liquid or a solid object like a bb?
Everything falls at the same speed so there is no free falling object If everything falls at the same speed then everything is a free falling object... Air resistance or deflection controls the falling speed of any object, this crucial stipulation determines falling speed. I leanred this in flight school.. please someone intelligent communicate with me?
When the air resistince on a falling object equals the pull of gravity on the object what happens?
-- The net vertical force on it is zero. -- Its acceleration is zero. -- Its speed is constant. -- Its speed is what's often called its "terminal velocity".
What increases As an object falls freely in a vacuum?
the object's falling speed
How do you find the speed of an object falling with distance and time?
Speed = distance / time.
When a falling object stops speeding up and falls at a constant rate of speed that object has reached its?
terminal speed
Will the object accelerate in free fall because the only force acting on its gravity?
A falling object will continue to accelerate when free falling, but each object has a maximum speed which it can reach (but go no faster than this speed) when free falling from great heights. True.
What is the maximum speed of any one free falling object?
it all depends on the object
What is the speed of a free falling object after ten seconds from rest?
It depends on the object's mass.
What happens the the kinetic energy of a falling object?
If the object's falling energy increases (this would happen if the object is already falling downward, and air resistance is small), then the kinetic energy will increase.
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
