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When a man tumbles down a rock, his body is in contact with the rock, creating friction that slows him down. On the other hand, when a man slides down, there's less friction, so he reaches the ground faster. The tumbling motion also introduces more unpredictable movements that can further slow down the descent.
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An object in free fall does what till it reaches the ground?
I am not sure because I am only 12, but if it is possible the object may rotate and eventually reach the terminal velocity. It will then start to spin faster and when it hits the ground it may break, disinigrate, or some other form of weathering. I hope this was helpful.
What is the force that keeps your feet from sliding as you walk?
Friction between your shoes and the ground is the force that keeps your feet from sliding as you walk. The rough texture of your shoe sole and the ground surface creates resistance against sliding motion.
What happens to an object in free fall near Earth's surface?
If air resistance can be neglected, the object will fall faster and faster. If air resistance is significant, the object will fall faster and faster, until it asymtotically approaches a "terminal velocity" - the velocity at which the downward pull of gravity is in equilibrium with the air resistance.
Will the velocity of an object increase decrease or remain constant as it reaches the ground?
The velocity of an object will increase as it falls towards the ground due to the acceleration of gravity. However, once it reaches terminal velocity, its velocity will remain constant.
What would happen if there's no friction while you're sliding down a slide?
If there was no friction at all, you would slide down really quickly and land hard on the ground. However, the pain won't be too harsh, because the lack of friction would keep you going even if you're off the slide; you'd be sliding across and right out of the playground!
Is a penguin faster than a monkey?
It depends on if the monkeys in the trees or on the ground or if the penguin is sliding on its belly or standing but if they were standing I'd say the monkey is faster.
An object in free fall does what till it reaches the ground?
I am not sure because I am only 12, but if it is possible the object may rotate and eventually reach the terminal velocity. It will then start to spin faster and when it hits the ground it may break, disinigrate, or some other form of weathering. I hope this was helpful.
When does sliding friction occur?
Sliding Friction Occurs When And Object Is Being Slided On The Ground
Which lands faster on the ground a meteor or a meteorite?
A meteor is what we see in the sky. If it does not completely burn up in the atmosphere and reaches Earth it becomes known as a meteorite. So only meteories actually land on the ground.
What is the force that keeps your feet from sliding as you walk?
Friction between your shoes and the ground is the force that keeps your feet from sliding as you walk. The rough texture of your shoe sole and the ground surface creates resistance against sliding motion.
If a man parachutes from 5000 ft and another from 2500 ft which man will be falling faster when he reaches the ground?
They will both reach terminal velocity before reaching the ground, and will have the same speed (assuming identical parachutes etc.)
What would the name of a developing tornado be before it reaches to the ground?
Before it reaches the ground a developing tornado is known as a funnel cloud.
What would the name of a developing tornado be before it reaches the ground?
Before it reaches the ground a developing tornado is known as a funnel cloud.
What are two ways the ground water reaches Earth's surface?
Ground water is on or in the ground, it does not reach it.
What is sliding fricion?
If you mean sliding friction, it's the friction generated by two objects sliding past one another. (Like when you rub your hands together when they get cold--the friction generates heat.) Sliding friction is also the main force which slows down a ball rolling on the ground; the two objects sliding past each other are the ground and the ball, and that creates friction.
How are tornadoes formed for third graders?
Tornadoes form from powerful, spinning thunderstorms called supercells. Sometimes some of the spinning air can start to squeeze tighter, which causes it to spin faster and stretch toward the ground. When it reaches the ground a tornado is born.
How ground water that is used as drinking water reaches home?
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