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Because a constant force (their "weight") acts on them. As we all know,

a constant net force acting on an object causes the object to accelerate.

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When is an objects to be in free fall?

In free fall, the force of gravity alone causes an object to accelerate in the downward direction.


How do objects in free fall in a vacuum accelerate?

Because in air there is gravity which can make that to accerelate


What is the direction that gravity causes objects to accelerate?

Free fall is caused when gravity pulls it toward earth


The acceleration due 2 gravity of all objects in free fall is the same?

if you are asking that, in general, all objects accelerate at an equal speed due to gravity in free fall, yes.they are slowed by air resistance.


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

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.


What is the gravity of acceleration?

Acceleration of gravity states that all objects, no matter what the size, will fall at the same rate. This is the rate at which objects free-fall.


Do heavier objects fall with a greater acceleration than lighter objects in free fall?

false


Why do different objects in free fall not all fall at the same rate when you test it?

Without air resistance or other forces (other than gravity, that is), falling objects will accelerate at the same rate, and they will take the same time to fall a certain distance. If this is not the case, then the most likely cause is there IS air resistance.


Why do objects of different masses free-fall at the same acceleration?

Objects of different masses free-fall at the same acceleration because they are subjected to the same gravity. Even though they may have different masses, and thus have different forces of gravity (weight), their inertia will counteract the force of gravity and cause them to accelerate at the same rate.


How does an object accelerate during free fall?

V (m/s) = 0.5 x 9,81 m / s2 x t2t = time in seconds


In free fall all objects fall the same acceleration true or false?

In free fall in a vacuum, all objects fall at the same rate of acceleration. In air, however, friction comes into play, so that various objects can fall at different rates.


When is an object said to be in free fall?

In free fall, the force of gravity alone causes an object to accelerate in the downward direction.

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