How does the mass of an object accelerate during free fall?

Answer 1

When an object is falling in a gravity field, its mass does not affect its acceleration. If under the influence of friction then it takes more energy to accelerate it the larger mass it has, here on Earth. The larger the mass the more potential it has to do work if it is above the surface of the earth than a smaller mass. But in turn, to get it to the higher point more work must be done for a larger mass than a smaller mass.

Answer 2

Newton's second law of motion states that force is equal to mass times acceleration, or F = ma. So, because the force of gravity is pulling the object down towards the ground during free fall, the object will accelerate. In fact, it will accelerate at a rate of 9.8 m/s2.

Answer 3

From Newton's Second Law, you can derive a = F/m. Since the mass is in the denominator, that means that - for the same force - more mass means less acceleration.

Answer 4

The greater the mass then the greater the inertia. It takes more energy to accelerate a more massive object then a less massive one to the same degree.