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The initial velocity of a dropped ball is zero in the y (up-down) direction. After it is dropped gravity causes an acceleration, which causes the velocity to increase. F = ma, The acceleration due to gravity creates a force on the mass of the ball.
When given a constant acceleration, just multiply it by time, t, to detemine the final velocity. If the initial velocity was zero (as is the case when you drop something), then the average velocity is half the terminal velocity.
At terminal velocity (constant velocity), the acceleration is zero, but prior to that, there is a downward acceleration.
Gravity exerts a force on objects; such a force (if not counteracted by some other force) will cause an acceleration, according to Newton's Second Law. The amount of the acceleration can be calculated as a = F/m.
If there are no other forces that counter it, gravity will cause an acceleration - basically it will change an object's velocity.
The initial velocity of a dropped ball is zero in the y (up-down) direction. After it is dropped gravity causes an acceleration, which causes the velocity to increase. F = ma, The acceleration due to gravity creates a force on the mass of the ball.
When given a constant acceleration, just multiply it by time, t, to detemine the final velocity. If the initial velocity was zero (as is the case when you drop something), then the average velocity is half the terminal velocity.
At terminal velocity (constant velocity), the acceleration is zero, but prior to that, there is a downward acceleration.
Going back to definitions, Velocity is change of distance with time; and acceleration is change in velocity with time. Initially, the velocity is zero, as is the acceleration, BUT the Force of Gravity attracts the falling mass, and causes velocity to appear. But the continued application of the Force of Gravity causes the velocity to increase. And as we know, increase in velocity is acceleration. [space for QED]
Gravity exerts a force on objects; such a force (if not counteracted by some other force) will cause an acceleration, according to Newton's Second Law. The amount of the acceleration can be calculated as a = F/m.
Acceleration = (change in velocity) / (time for the change)9.8 = (change in velocity) / (2 seconds)9.8 x 2 = change in velocity = 19.6 meters per second .Hint: The mass of the object and the height of the building are there just tothrow you off balance. You don't need either of them to answer the question.
If there are no other forces that counter it, gravity will cause an acceleration - basically it will change an object's velocity.
Acceleration simply refers to the rate of change of a velocity. You might say that the effect of an acceleration - any acceleration - is therefore a change of velocity.
Dropping a stone from a tall building is an example of acceleration due to gravity. The stone's speed will increase as it falls until it reaches terminal velocity.
Acceleration:Always the same, doesn't need to be calculated. Acceleration of gravity = 9.8 meters (32.2 ft) per second2Acceleration of gravity is negative (points down).Velocity:(Initial velocity) + [ (acceleration) x (time) ]Positive velocity = moving upNegative velocity = moving down
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What is the only factor needed to calculate change in velocity due to acceleration of gravity 9.8 ms?