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Assuming that there are no other forces on the object, the force that causes the acceleration of a falling object is the gravitational force (attractive force that exists between two masses). In problems, this assumption is usually used.

However, in Force = mass*acceleration it is important to remember it is net acceleration and net force. Thus, for an object falling in real life the acceleration is caused by the gravitational force and a drag force which results from the object moving through the air. You have to take into account all the forces on the object.

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Why does gravity make falling objects fall faster?

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Why is the acceleration due to gravity the same for a brick and a sponge?

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When an objects net force is zero is it accerlerating?

When an objects net force is zero, its acceleration is zero. No force , no acceleration.


Why do falling objects accelerate at first?

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How is force related to acceleration and gravity?

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Why do falling objects speed up as they fall?

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