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When a body experiences free fall, it technically means that it only feels 1 force: gravity. Since this does not exist within earth's atmosphere, many people use the term casually when referring to feeling only gravity and wind resistance, such as in skydiving.

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What changes in a freely falling body?

In a freely falling body, its velocity increases due to the acceleration caused by gravity. The acceleration is constant (9.8 m/s^2 on Earth), and the body's motion is only affected by gravity, not air resistance. The body's position changes continuously as it falls towards the ground.


How does the presence of air effect the rate at which a body falls?

The presence of air affects the rate at which a body falls because air resistance acts as a force opposing the motion of the falling body, slowing it down. In the absence of air, such as in a vacuum, there would be no air resistance and the body would fall at a faster rate due to gravity.


Neglection air resistanceabnody falling freely near the earth surface?

Neglecting air resistance, a body falling freely near the earth's surface falls with an acceleration of 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) per second per second, regardless of how big, small, light, or heavy it is.


How does the weight of a falling body compare with the air resistance it encounters before it reaches terminal velocity?

The weight exceeds the force of air resistance, but as the speed increases the air resistance increases, so the net force (weight - air resistance) falls. When the difference becomes zero the acceleration ceases and you have terminal velocity.


How do gravity and air resistance affect a falling body?

Gravity causes the body to accelerate towards the ground, while air resistance opposes this motion by pushing against the body as it falls. The interaction between gravity and air resistance determines the overall speed and trajectory of the falling body.

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What changes in a freely falling body?

In a freely falling body, its velocity increases due to the acceleration caused by gravity. The acceleration is constant (9.8 m/s^2 on Earth), and the body's motion is only affected by gravity, not air resistance. The body's position changes continuously as it falls towards the ground.


How does the presence of air effect the rate at which a body falls?

The presence of air affects the rate at which a body falls because air resistance acts as a force opposing the motion of the falling body, slowing it down. In the absence of air, such as in a vacuum, there would be no air resistance and the body would fall at a faster rate due to gravity.


A stone falls freely from rest The total distance covered by it in the last second of its motion equals the distance covered by it in the first three seconds How long does the stone remain in air?

A stone falls freely from rest The total distance covered by it in the last second of its motion equals the distance covered by it in the first three seconds How long does the stone remain in air?


Why a leaf and ball does not fall freely at same time?

They would fall in same time in a vacuum, but if air is present the ball falls faster due to high air resistance on the leaf


The motion of a body when only force of gravity is acting on the body?

When only the force of gravity is acting on a body, the body will experience a downwards acceleration towards the center of the Earth. This causes the body to fall freely, following a parabolic path known as projectile motion. The body's velocity increases as it falls until an external force, such as air resistance, counteracts gravity.


Neglection air resistanceabnody falling freely near the earth surface?

Neglecting air resistance, a body falling freely near the earth's surface falls with an acceleration of 9.8 meters (32.2 feet) per second per second, regardless of how big, small, light, or heavy it is.


Which body falls earlier wether a body of mass 1 kg or a body of mass 0.1 gm?

If there is no air resistance - or if, due to the conditions, air resistance is insignificant - both will fall together. If there is air resistance, usually the lighter body will be more affected by air resistance (in relation to its weight), and therefore fall slower.


How does the weight of a falling body compare with the air resistance it encounters before it reaches terminal velocity?

The weight exceeds the force of air resistance, but as the speed increases the air resistance increases, so the net force (weight - air resistance) falls. When the difference becomes zero the acceleration ceases and you have terminal velocity.


A body falling freely from a height towared the earth moves with uniform?

... accelerates at approx 9.81 metres per second squared and experiences weightlessness. Friction with the air prevents continuous acceleration and the falling body reaches a maximum velocity called the terminal velocity.


Why doesn't the earth Fall?

Earth is falling.Earth is falling freely around earth but due to inertia it dosent drops on sun it revolves around the sun just like a satellite.When a body falls in the absence of air(air friction)then it is said to be freely falling since there is no air in space therefore Earth is said to be freely falling.


How do gravity and air resistance affect a falling body?

Gravity causes the body to accelerate towards the ground, while air resistance opposes this motion by pushing against the body as it falls. The interaction between gravity and air resistance determines the overall speed and trajectory of the falling body.


How do you increase the time of descent of a freely falling body?

You can increase the time of descent of a freely falling body by increasing its initial height from which it falls. This will give it more distance to cover before reaching the ground, thereby increasing the time it takes to fall. Additionally, you can increase air resistance by changing the shape or size of the falling object, which will also increase the time of descent.