Free Fall Physics Concepts

This set of flashcards covers key vocabulary and concepts related to the physics of free fall, including definitions and motion characteristics.

Free Fall

The motion of an object under the influence of gravitational force only, without any air resistance.

Initial Velocity

The velocity of an object at the moment it is dropped or thrown.

Acceleration due to Gravity

A constant acceleration experienced by an object in free fall, approximately -10 m/s².

Velocity at the Highest Point

At the peak of its trajectory, an object thrown upward has zero velocity.

Velocity and Acceleration Relationship in Free Fall

During free fall, an object's speed increases while its acceleration remains constant.

Displacement of a Free Falling Object

The distance fallen by an object under free fall, which increases with time due to acceleration.

Motion Description of a Thrown Object

An object thrown upward will slow down, stop momentarily, and then accelerates downward.

Velocity Change After 1 Second of Free Fall

An object in free fall increases its velocity by approximately -10 m/s every second.

Trajectory of a Thrown Object

The path followed by an object thrown vertically, which is symmetrical about the highest point.