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Why does the shape of the free fall curve tell you about how an object moces when it is in free fall?
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∙ 12y ago
if its a velocity / time curve, it will show diminishing acceleration (slope of the curve) up to terminal velocity (forces balanced)
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How does resistance affects an falling object?
It depends on the shape of the object. A spherical object will fall faster than a rectangular object. This is untrue if they are placed in a vacuum.
Does the shape of an object affect the rate of it's fall?
In air, yes. In vacuum, no.
What is terminal velocity from a 16 foot fall?
That depends on the weight and shape of the object that's falling, but it has nothing to do with the length of the fall.
How far will 70kg fall in 0.3 seconds?
It has been known since the 16th century that the mass of an object is irrelevant to how far it will fall. The main factor influencing the rate of fall is the shape of the object and, therefore, the air resistance (or buoyancy).
Does the shape of an object affect the rate at which it falls?
yes in air or liquid. The shape determines the opposing force (friction) encountered. A flat object will fall in a tumbling manner, because the opposing force is mostly likely acting at a an angle to the fall and the angle is changing with the inclination of the object. Even a baseball will spin because of the unevenness of how friction acts on the surface facing down.
Why does the shape of an object falling affects the time that it takes to hit the ground?
It's all about the air resistance that the object receives as it falls in an atmosphere. The air has to move around the object as it falls, if it's allowed to move smoothly aroundyam object by the objects shape then the force of the air resistance is lower. This allows the object to fall faster.
Do the object of the same shape but different mass fall at the same rate?
in a vacuum, yes, all objects would fall at the same rate, but otherwise no due to air friction
What object falls faster a heavy object or a light object in a vacuum?
They both fall at the same rate. This is because they are both only acted upon by one force in the vacuum- gravitational acceleration. The mass, size or shape of the object do not influence the object's motion in a vacuum.
What would be the shape of a speed versus time graph for an object in free fall?
The graph is a straight line whose slope is the acceleration of gravity.
What factors affect the rate of object falls through air?
The force of gravity will affect the rate of falling in air. As will the aerodynamic shape of the object. And assuming that the air is not moving with or against the direction of fall.
What is a falling object on which gravity is the only force?
Such an object is said to be in "free fall".
Do all objects of same mass but of different shapes fall at the same time?
No, there is an air resistance which resists its motion. it depends on the shape and size of the object.
