Mechanics - Free Fall Flashcards
1
Q
What is free fall?
A
when there is only a force (weight) due to the gravitational field acting and nothing else
2
Q
What is the value of g near the surface of the earth?
A
9.81
3
Q
force due to the gravitational field?
A
weight
4
Q
What do we call free fall?
A
acceleration due to gravity
5
Q
equation for g?
A
g = f/m
