Vertical projectile motion Flashcards
1
Q
Define free fall:
A
An object is in free fall if the only force acting on it is gravitational force.
2
Q
Define gravitational acceleration:
A
Gravitational acceleration is the acceleration an object will experience due to gravity. On Earth it has
a constant value of 9,8 m.s-2 downwards.
3
Q
Define terminal velocity:
A
Terminal velocity is the maximum velocity a falling body reaches when air resistance prevents it
from accelerating further.