Name: Anonymous 2006-01-08 10:35
Why do objects of different masses dropped from the same height always fall at the same velocity, and experience the same acceleration? I have some vauge idea, but I'm not entirely sure.
Larger masses have a greater force on them, so you'd expect them to fall faster.
My physics teacher couldn't really explain this without showing me two formulas, equating them, and then cancelling out the "m"s. I'd rather have an explaination that gives me an understanding of what's going on.
Oh yeah, neglect air resistance.
Larger masses have a greater force on them, so you'd expect them to fall faster.
My physics teacher couldn't really explain this without showing me two formulas, equating them, and then cancelling out the "m"s. I'd rather have an explaination that gives me an understanding of what's going on.
Oh yeah, neglect air resistance.