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Free fall is the motion of an object under the influence of gravity alone. [1] In a perfect vacuum with no other forces, all objects in free fall experience an acceleration of about 9.8 m/s2 due to gravity. [2] Galileo's experiment dropping objects from the Leaning Tower of Pisa helped establish that all objects fall at the same rate regardless of their mass. [3] Understanding free fall motion through equations and accounting for factors like air resistance and measurement errors is important across various applications from dropping objects to parachuting.

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Freefall

Free fall is the motion of an object under the influence of gravity alone. [1] In a perfect vacuum with no other forces, all objects in free fall experience an acceleration of about 9.8 m/s2 due to gravity. [2] Galileo's experiment dropping objects from the Leaning Tower of Pisa helped establish that all objects fall at the same rate regardless of their mass. [3] Understanding free fall motion through equations and accounting for factors like air resistance and measurement errors is important across various applications from dropping objects to parachuting.

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FREE

FALL
Maryam Alemadi , Alia Alblooshi , Shaikha
Alketbi , Amna Almarri
definition

An object that is moving only because of the action of gravity is said


to be free falling and its motion is described by Newton's second law
of motion.
basic

concepts
An object that is moving under only the
influence of gravity is in free fall. In order for an
object to be in free fall, wind and air resistance
must be ignored. On Earth, all objects in free fall
accelerate downward at the rate of gravity or
9.81 m/s 2 .
kinematic

equations

vf = a△t + vi
△y = 1/2 a △t^2 + vi △t
vf^2 - vi^2 = 2 a △y
factors that

influence free fall

motion

Free fall is when something falls down because of


gravity, like dropping a pen. The speed it falls depends
on the gravitational acceleration (typically 9.8 m/s² on
Earth), the mass of the object (which has minimal
impact in a vacuum), air resistance (a significant factor
in real-world scenarios), altitude, local conditions, and
the object's initial velocity. In a perfect situation, all
objects experience the same acceleration due to
gravity, leading to a uniform downward motion.
examples of real life

applications

dropping an object sporting activities

When you drop a ball, a pen, or any other Activities like bungee jumping and zip-lining
object, it undergoes free fall as it involve elements of free fall. Designing the
accelerates downward due to gravity. equipment and ensuring safety considerations
rely on an understanding of how objects fall
under gravity.

falling leaves parachuting & base jumping

When leaves detach from a tree and fall to the Understanding free fall is crucial for activities
ground, they are in a state of free fall. Gravity like parachuting and base jumping.
pulls them downward without any other Parachutists use their knowledge of free fall to
significant forces acting on them. control their descent and land safely.
A famous experiment

of free fall

Galileo's Leaning Tower of Pisa experiment is among the most


well-known experiments pertaining to free fall. The idea is widely
known, even if there is disagreement over whether he carried out
this experiment. Galileo disproved the conventional wisdom that
heavier items fall more quickly by demonstrating that objects of
different masses fall at the same pace. This established the
framework for comprehending gravity's homogeneous
acceleration.
mathematical

modelling

The motion of a free falling object can be described by


Newton's second law of motion, force (F) = mass (m) times
acceleration (a). We can do a little algebra and solve for
the acceleration of the object in terms of the net external
force and the mass of the object ( a = F / m).
challenges in studying

free fall

The uniformity of the gravitational field is assumed


Different shapes and sizes of objects can interact
in the preferred concept of free fall. On Earth, the
differently with the air and gravitational environment
gravitational field can vary slightly due to factors
around them, which can change how they move.
such as altitude, latitude, and local geological
features.

Errors in the data collected may result from the


Air resistance can have a big impact on how falling
accuracy of measuring devices, including distance
items move. The air's density and the object's size and
measuring instruments and timers. Errors in time or
shape both affect air resistance, this force opposes the
distance measurements might cause slight errors
motion of the object.
in the acceleration calculation.
Conclusion

Understanding free fall helps to clarify fundamental ideas in physics. All


objects' descent is shaped by the universal force of gravitational
acceleration, and kinematic equations offer a precise foundation for
investigation. Our understanding of free fall dynamics—defined as the
situation in which gravity is predominant—is improved by fundamental
ideas such as the independence of motion. Equations that represent
mathematical modeling enable precise forecasting. Nonetheless,
difficulties like fluctuations in gravitational acceleration highlight the
necessity of using sophisticated methods while researching free fall. By
navigating these components together, we can gain a deeper
understanding of the complex relationship between motion and gravity
as well as the difficulties that arise in doing such analyses.
references

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/galileo-gravity-experiment-atoms-general-relativity-
einstein

https://www1.grc.nasa.gov/beginners-guide-to-aeronautics/motion-of-free-falling-
object/#:~:text=An%20object%20that%20falls%20through,Newton's%20second%20law%20of
%20motion

https://www.albert.io/blog/free-fall-
motion/#:~:text=An%20object%20that%20is%20moving,%2Fs%7D%5E2%209

https://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/1DKin/Lesson-5/Introduction

https://www.toppr.com/guides/physics-formulas/free-fall-formula/

https://www.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/djwang/teachlab/old%20material/Data%20Analysis/error_anal
ysis.pdf
Thank

you!

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