verticle projectile motion Flashcards
1
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position
A
– A vector quantity that points from the reference point as the origin.
2
Q
free fall
A
– An object is in free fall if the only force acting on it is gravitational force.
3
Q
gravitational acceleration
A
The acceleration an object will experience due to gravity. On Earth it has a constant value of 9,8 m.s-2 downwards.
4
Q
terminal velocity
A
The maximum velocity a falling body reaches when air resistance prevents it from accelerating further.
