Free Fall + Kinematic Equations

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What is free fall?

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Free fall is the motion of an object under the influence of gravitational force only, with no other forces acting on it.

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What is the acceleration due to gravity?

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The acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.81 m/s² near the surface of the Earth.

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What does the symbol 'vi' represent in kinematic equations?

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The symbol 'vi' represents the initial velocity of an object.

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What does the symbol 'vf' represent in kinematic equations?

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The symbol 'vf' represents the final velocity of an object.

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What is the kinematic equation for velocity?

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The kinematic equation for velocity is vf = vi + at, where 'a' is acceleration and 't' is time.

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What happens to the velocity of a ball thrown upwards as it rises?

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The velocity of the ball decreases as it rises until it reaches its maximum height.

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What happens to the velocity of a ball in free fall?

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The velocity of a ball in free fall increases as it falls due to the acceleration of gravity.

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What is the relationship between acceleration and velocity in free fall?

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In free fall, acceleration is constant (9.81 m/s²) and acts downwards, while velocity increases in the direction of acceleration.

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What is the significance of the maximum height in free fall?

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At maximum height, the velocity of the object is 0 m/s before it starts to fall back down.

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What does the term 'displacement' mean in kinematics?

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Displacement is the change in position of an object, measured as a straight line from the initial to the final position.