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Do hevey objects fall faster than light objects?

Not in a vacuum. All objects, regardless or mass, density, or whatever, fall with the same speed in a vacuum. Some objects may appear to fall more slowly than others (example, a flat piece of paper or a feather vs. a rock), but this is usually due to air resistance. All objects, when falling on earth, accelerate towards the ground at a rate of 9.8 meters/seconds squared.


Why do snowflakes float in the air and don't fall faster than raindrops?

Snowflakes have a larger surface area to mass ratio compared to raindrops, which causes them to experience more air resistance. This air resistance slows down the fall of snowflakes, allowing them to float gently to the ground. Raindrops, on the other hand, have a smaller surface area to mass ratio, causing them to fall faster due to gravity.


Why did the flat sheet of paper fall at the same rate as the book?

If that's what actually happened, then you must have done the experiment either in a vacuum chamber or else on the moon, where there's no air. When gravity is the only thing around, all objects fall with the same acceleration, speed, and velocity, no matter what shape, size, or mass they have ... a feather and a bowling ball fall together. But when they have to fall through air, that's when heavy things fall faster.


Why do big flat object fall slower than smaller object?

The big flat object is subject to air resistance on the earth. In a vacuum, it would fall at the same rate as the smaller object. Also, if the big flat object is a piece of paper, you can crumple it into a ball and it will fall at the same rate as the smaller object because air resistance will not be as much of a factor.


How does the crumpled sheet of paper fall to the ground faster?

A crumpled sheet of paper falls faster because of its irregular shape, creating more air resistance compared to a flat sheet. The increased air resistance causes the crumpled sheet to fall faster as it experiences a greater downward force due to gravity.

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Do hevey objects fall faster than light objects?

Not in a vacuum. All objects, regardless or mass, density, or whatever, fall with the same speed in a vacuum. Some objects may appear to fall more slowly than others (example, a flat piece of paper or a feather vs. a rock), but this is usually due to air resistance. All objects, when falling on earth, accelerate towards the ground at a rate of 9.8 meters/seconds squared.


Why do snowflakes float in the air and don't fall faster than raindrops?

Snowflakes have a larger surface area to mass ratio compared to raindrops, which causes them to experience more air resistance. This air resistance slows down the fall of snowflakes, allowing them to float gently to the ground. Raindrops, on the other hand, have a smaller surface area to mass ratio, causing them to fall faster due to gravity.


Why are bowls round?

it is not flat because all of your food would fall out and so when you drink soup or water, it does not spill.


How are worms different from flat worms?

round worms are round and flat worms are flat!


Is the moon flat?

No, the moon is not flat. It is a three-dimensional celestial body that orbits Earth. Its spherical shape is a result of its gravitational pull, much like other celestial objects in space.


What would life be like without round objects?

Flat and 2 dimensional because the world would lack height and width .


Why did the flat sheet of paper fall at the same rate as the book?

If that's what actually happened, then you must have done the experiment either in a vacuum chamber or else on the moon, where there's no air. When gravity is the only thing around, all objects fall with the same acceleration, speed, and velocity, no matter what shape, size, or mass they have ... a feather and a bowling ball fall together. But when they have to fall through air, that's when heavy things fall faster.


What is round and flat?

Well there is a lot of things that are flat and round but one of the best ones is pancakes.


Did Columbus say the world was round or flat?

round his men were scared it was flat


Is Cinderella's stepmother flat or round?

Flat


Why do snails have the slimy bit on the bottom?

so that they can stick to flat objects and don't fall and they can also glide up stiff tall surfaces


What are pliers called with serrated teeth that grip flat square round or hexagonal objects?

Pliers with serrated teeth designed to grip flat, square, round, or hexagonal objects are commonly referred to as "slip joint pliers" or "channel lock pliers." The serrated jaws provide a strong grip on various shapes, making them versatile for different tasks. These pliers often have an adjustable pivot point to accommodate different sizes of objects.