Acceleration due to Gravity
 

Acceleration due to Gravity problem 9


A body is released from rest and falls vertically in air of constant density. Which statement about the motion of the falling body is correct?


  • As it accelerates, its weight decreases so that its acceleration decreases until it travels with constant velocity.


  • It accelerates initially at but the drag force increases so its acceleration decreases.


  • Its velocity increases at a constant rate until its velocity becomes constant.


  • The drag force of the air increases continually and eventually the velocity decreases


 

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