volume_mute

Does an object continue to accelerate if dropped from a tall building?

publish date2023/06/08 22:30:00 GMT+10

volume_mute

The acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 downward.  In actual practice, does an object continue to accelerate if dropped from a tall building?

Yes
No

Correct Answer

No

Explanation

No; because of air resistance, the object reaches a terminal speed.

Reference

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide


Quizzes you can take where this question appears