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Why do all things fall at the same rate with no air resistance?
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∙ 13y ago
Because that's the way gravity works. It's up to you to explain
why you feel that they shouldn't.
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In freefall do heavier objects fall with a greater acceleration than lighter objects?
no, they fall the same acceleration ( one gravity ) neglecting air resistance; however they may reach different velocities with air resistance.
Why do different objects in free fall not all fall at the same rate when you test it?
Without air resistance or other forces (other than gravity, that is), falling objects will accelerate at the same rate, and they will take the same time to fall a certain distance. If this is not the case, then the most likely cause is there IS air resistance.
Why would a feather and an elephant fall at the same time in a vacuum?
Because a feather has more air resistance, it normally falls slower, but in a vacuum, there is not air resistance so they fall at the same rate. Think of it as a feather and an elephant falling in space.
Do objects with different masses fall at the same rate?
if all of the forces affecting the objects are the same, then yes (i.e air resistance to a feather).
Disregarding air resistance objects fall at constant?
What you mean is, "Disregarding air resistance, do objects fall at the same rate?" or something similar. In the absence of atmosphere, all objects free fall at the same rate. So if you drop a feather and a 10 lb weight from identical heights in perfect vacuum (or vacume depending on which spelling you prefer) they will land at the same time.
Do some objects fall through the air at a different rate than others?
Yes, due to air resistance a rubber ball would fall faster that a sheet of paper. In a vacuum, all things would fall at the same rate.
In freefall do heavier objects fall with a greater acceleration than lighter objects?
no, they fall the same acceleration ( one gravity ) neglecting air resistance; however they may reach different velocities with air resistance.
Why do different objects in free fall not all fall at the same rate when you test it?
Without air resistance or other forces (other than gravity, that is), falling objects will accelerate at the same rate, and they will take the same time to fall a certain distance. If this is not the case, then the most likely cause is there IS air resistance.
Why do a rabbit and tiger both fall at the same rate in absence of air?
A rabbit and a tiger fall at the same rate in the absence of air because there is no air resistance affecting their falling bodies.
Do things with the same mass but a different density fall at the same rate?
In vacuum, neither mass nor density will make any difference. Otherwise, air resistance becomes relevant and objects with lower density fall lower.
Why do lighter objects fall slower than heavier objects?
In a vacuum. like in outer space, all substances fall at the same rate. Here on earth, the rate of falling is influenced by air resistance. A feather has 'way more air resistance than a ball of steel, for example, so falls slower.
What did sir isaac discover about why things fall at the same rate?
No
Why would a feather and an elephant fall at the same time in a vacuum?
Because a feather has more air resistance, it normally falls slower, but in a vacuum, there is not air resistance so they fall at the same rate. Think of it as a feather and an elephant falling in space.
Do objects with different masses fall at the same rate?
if all of the forces affecting the objects are the same, then yes (i.e air resistance to a feather).
Disregarding air resistance objects fall at constant?
What you mean is, "Disregarding air resistance, do objects fall at the same rate?" or something similar. In the absence of atmosphere, all objects free fall at the same rate. So if you drop a feather and a 10 lb weight from identical heights in perfect vacuum (or vacume depending on which spelling you prefer) they will land at the same time.
Why do big flat object fall slower than smaller object?
The big flat object is subject to air resistance on the earth. In a vacuum, it would fall at the same rate as the smaller object. Also, if the big flat object is a piece of paper, you can crumple it into a ball and it will fall at the same rate as the smaller object because air resistance will not be as much of a factor.
Why don't objects fall to earth at the same velocity?
Air resistance of an object can slow its fall. If every object had the same resistance, everything would fall at the same speed.
