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Do heavier objects fall at the same rate
as lighter objects?
Explain……………..
Air resistance does
not depend upon the
6.7 Falling and Air Resistance weight of the object.
1. Speed
The greater the speed, the greater the air resistance.
2. Exposed Surface Area
The greater the surface area, the greater the air resistance.
Free fall in a vacuum
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Falling elephant and feather
4.8 Air Resistance and Falling Objects
How do objects fall without air resistance?
Why?
No atmosphere means no air resistance, so
surface area and weight makes no difference.
All objects fall at the same rate.
Moon
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Free Fall
9.81 m/s2
Free Fall: