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Do objects of the same mass but of different shapes fall at the same rate?
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∙ 10y ago
All objects are equally influenced under the effect of gravity, no matter what size 'surface area', what mass or shape. All objects accelerate at 9.8 m/s assuming there is no air resistance. However every object is differently affected under the influence of air resistance. e.g. objects with greater surface would have slower speed through the air.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoIf are resistance can be neglected, the shape doesn't matter. Even objects of different mass will fall at the same rate. If air resistance is significant, then the shape can very well affect air resistance.
Not if they're falling through air, because the air has different effects on different
shapes. But if you drop them inside a chamber or a tube from which the air has
been removed, then all objects fall at the same rate, whether their masses are
the same or not. That's absolutely right. If you take out the air, a feather, a leaf,
and a Bowling ball all fall together and hit the bottom at the same time.
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∙ 10y agoWell sure! As long as you stick with the same substance, a large lump of it
always has more mass than a small lump of it has.
But that doesn't mean that a small lump of gold can't have more mass than
a huge block of styrofoam.
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∙ 13y agogravity pushes and pulls so it keeps it straight!
answered by a 5th grader
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∙ 12y agoNo.For example a sphere will fall faster than a cube.
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∙ 12y agonot necesarily, for instance paper will fall slower than a brick, because it has more drag. However, gravity exerts the same force on both of the objects.
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Is their any chance that the heavier objects in free fall differ from the lighter objects when it comes to its acceleration?
Yes. The acceleration depends on the aerodynamics of the shapes of the objects - not their mass.
Do objects of same mass but of different shapes fall at the same rate?
Yes. Also, objects of different mass, whether or not they have the same shape. With normal Earth gravity, i.e., near the Earth's surface, they will accelerate at about 9.8 meters/second2. This assumes that air resistance can be neglected; once air resistance becomes significant, the acceleration will be less.
Why do objects have different mass?
Objects have different mass because they not weighted the same..
Does the force of gravity decrease as the mass of objects increase?
No, the force of gravity increases as the mass of the object increases. force of gravity is a constant 9.8 meters/second^2 Terminal velocity will cause heavier objects to fall faster than lighter objects depending on their relative effective densities and shapes.
Do objects with the same mass but a different density fall at the same rate?
In vacuum, yes. Otherwise the object with a lower density will fall more slowly.
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.
Who found (discovered) that objects of different mass and weight fall at the same rate?
Who found (discovered) that objects of different mass and weight fall at the same rate
Is their any chance that the heavier objects in free fall differ from the lighter objects when it comes to its acceleration?
Yes. The acceleration depends on the aerodynamics of the shapes of the objects - not their mass.
Do objects of the same mass of different shapes fall at the same rate?
Yes. Also, objects of different mass, whether or not they have the same shape. With normal Earth gravity, i.e., near the Earth's surface, they will accelerate at about 9.8 meters/second2. This assumes that air resistance can be neglected; once air resistance becomes significant, the acceleration will be less.
Do objects of same mass but of different shapes fall at the same rate?
Yes. Also, objects of different mass, whether or not they have the same shape. With normal Earth gravity, i.e., near the Earth's surface, they will accelerate at about 9.8 meters/second2. This assumes that air resistance can be neglected; once air resistance becomes significant, the acceleration will be less.
Do objects of the same mass but of different shape fall at the same rate?
in a vacuum, yes, all objects would fall at the same rate, but otherwise no due to air friction
Why do objects have different mass?
Objects have different mass because they not weighted the same..
Does the force of gravity decrease as the mass of objects increase?
No, the force of gravity increases as the mass of the object increases. force of gravity is a constant 9.8 meters/second^2 Terminal velocity will cause heavier objects to fall faster than lighter objects depending on their relative effective densities and shapes.
Do objects with the same mass but a different density fall at the same rate?
In vacuum, yes. Otherwise the object with a lower density will fall more slowly.
When dropping objects with different masses which object will land first?
they fall at the same rate regardless of their mass Maryann Saba
Why different objects have different masses?
Objects have different mass because they not weighted the same..
Do objects of the same mass of different shape fall at the same rate?
In the absence of air, yes they do. In air, they don't. As an example, consider a sailplane and a rock with equal mass.
