I have a question from our science textbook that I do not understand. The question is;
Suppose another object of the same size but with a greater mass was dropped instead. How would the speed values change?
Here is the line graph that goes along with it. Since I am on the computer, I will just rewrite it.
Motion of an object in free fall:
0 seconds - 0m/s
1 second - 9.8 m/s
2 seconds - 19.6 m/s
3 seconds - 29.4 m/s
4 seconds - 39.2 m/s
5 seconds - 49.0 m/s
Please help! I do NOT understand at all. Tell me the answer and give a short explanation please!!
Suppose another object of the same size but with a greater mass was dropped instead. How would the speed values change?
Here is the line graph that goes along with it. Since I am on the computer, I will just rewrite it.
Motion of an object in free fall:
0 seconds - 0m/s
1 second - 9.8 m/s
2 seconds - 19.6 m/s
3 seconds - 29.4 m/s
4 seconds - 39.2 m/s
5 seconds - 49.0 m/s
Please help! I do NOT understand at all. Tell me the answer and give a short explanation please!!
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The mass of the object has no significance in the speeds.
Your acceleration in this case is a = v/t which is 9.8 m/s/s
The only time you'd see a change is when you're dealing with some form of friction such as air. The above assumes friction-less mediums.
Your acceleration in this case is a = v/t which is 9.8 m/s/s
The only time you'd see a change is when you're dealing with some form of friction such as air. The above assumes friction-less mediums.