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What is the friction objects experience as they fall through the air?
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∙ 11y ago
An item dropping through the air experiences Skin Resistance.
That is the turbulence created by friction on the surface of the item passing down in the air. Also there are Updrafts which will slow the item down.
NOTE: These problems are not present when the item is in a Vacuum (Space.)
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What is the type of friction that occurs when objects fall through the air?
Air resistance is.
How is friction reduced in falling objects?
free fall
how do objects fall when there is no air resistance?
In the absence of air resistance (friction) objects will fall at the same speed. Hope this still helps :)
How do all objects fall?
Objects fall through the force of gravity.
Do objects fall slower on an incline?
Yes, due to friction, but nothing else.
What is the type of friction that occurs when objects fall through the air?
Air resistance is.
How is friction reduced in falling objects?
free fall
how do objects fall when there is no air resistance?
In the absence of air resistance (friction) objects will fall at the same speed. Hope this still helps :)
How do objects fall if air friction is disregarded?
They Free Fall without losing it's/their momentum.
When there is no air friction all objects fall with the same?
With the same acceleration.
How do all objects fall?
Objects fall through the force of gravity.
Do objects fall slower on an incline?
Yes, due to friction, but nothing else.
Do objects that fall toward Earth fall faster and faster?
They will fall faster and faster until friction slows the rate of descent.
In free fall all objects fall with the same acceleration?
In free fall in a vacuum, all objects fall at the same rate of acceleration. In air, however, friction comes into play, so that various objects can fall at different rates.
Do objects of the same mass but of different shape fall at the same rate?
in a vacuum, yes, all objects would fall at the same rate, but otherwise no due to air friction
Do some objects fall through the air at different rate than the others?
of course ! Yes, due to the effects of air resistance. All falling objects experience the same acceleration from gravity, however.
Do heavier objects experience more friction?
Yes, heavier objects do experience more friction. This is because since they are heavier, it means more gravity is pushing down on the object. Because there is more gravity on the object, it pushes on the ground harder than other objects. This increases the friction on the object. It would be like you rubbing your fingers together softly. Your finger slides easily, right? If you push down harder, it becomes harder for your fingers to slide. It is the same principle, but just on a larger scale.
