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Physics: Free-Falling Objects

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What is the direction of the violet arrows in uniformly accelerated motion?

In the positive direction

In the horizontal direction

In the opposite direction (correct)

In the vertical direction

What is the primary contribution of Galileo Galilei in physics?

Formulation of concepts and calculations governing free fall motion (correct)

Formulation of concepts governing uniformly accelerated motion

Invention of the inclined plane

Discovery of gravity

What is the term used to describe a negative acceleration?

Acceleration

Deceleration

Retardation

All of the above (correct)

What is the definition of free fall motion?

Any motion of an object or body solely influenced by gravity Signup and view all the answers

Why did Galileo Galilei use an inclined plane in his experiment?

To reduce the acceleration Signup and view all the answers

What is the shape of the position vs. time graph for uniformly accelerated motion?

Parabolic Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of free fall motion?

The descent of a bungee jumper until the cord becomes taut Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of uniformly accelerated motion?

A constant or steady acceleration in both magnitude and direction Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the velocity of an object in uniformly accelerated motion?

It increases or decreases at the same rate throughout the motion Signup and view all the answers

What is a common example of uniformly accelerated motion?

An object falling towards the Earth's surface Signup and view all the answers

What can be observed when a hardbound book and a piece of paper are dropped from the same height simultaneously?

The book and paper fall at the same rate Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the motion of a projectile, like a thrown ball?

Projectile motion Signup and view all the answers

What is the acceleration of an object in free fall due to gravity?

–9.8 m/s² Signup and view all the answers

What is the direction of the acceleration of an object moving with negative uniform acceleration?

downward Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors does not affect the acceleration of an object in free fall?

mass Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum height from which an object must be thrown upward to reach a maximum height of 0.30 m?

0.30 m Signup and view all the answers

A ball is thrown downward from a height. What is its acceleration as it falls?

–9.8 m/s² Signup and view all the answers

An object is dropped from a height and falls for 7 seconds. What is the acceleration of the object?

–9.8 m/s² Signup and view all the answers

Physics: Free-Falling Objects

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Questions and Answers

What is the direction of the violet arrows in uniformly accelerated motion?

What is the primary contribution of Galileo Galilei in physics?

What is the term used to describe a negative acceleration?

What is the definition of free fall motion?

Why did Galileo Galilei use an inclined plane in his experiment?

What is the shape of the position vs. time graph for uniformly accelerated motion?

What is an example of free fall motion?

What is the defining characteristic of uniformly accelerated motion?

What happens to the velocity of an object in uniformly accelerated motion?

What is a common example of uniformly accelerated motion?

What can be observed when a hardbound book and a piece of paper are dropped from the same height simultaneously?

What is the term used to describe the motion of a projectile, like a thrown ball?

What is the acceleration of an object in free fall due to gravity?

What is the direction of the acceleration of an object moving with negative uniform acceleration?

Which of the following factors does not affect the acceleration of an object in free fall?

What is the minimum height from which an object must be thrown upward to reach a maximum height of 0.30 m?

A ball is thrown downward from a height. What is its acceleration as it falls?

An object is dropped from a height and falls for 7 seconds. What is the acceleration of the object?

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