Set: Gravity and Free Fall

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TermDefinition
free fallthe motion of a falling object when the only force acting on it is gravity
acceleration due to gravity9.8 m/s/s
Velocityspeed in a given direction
weightA measure of the force of gravity on an object
air resistancethe fluid friction experienced by objects falling through the air
terminal speedthe speed at which the acceleration of a falling object is zero because friction balances the weight

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Terms 6
Creator fufigirl1351
Created October 23, 2009
Group LANE ENGLISH 9
Subject Physics First
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  1. terminal speed the speed at which the acceleration of a falling object is zero because friction balances the weight - 3 misses
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