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Does an object continue to accelerate if dropped from a tall building?
publish date: 2023/06/08 22:30:00 GMT+10
volume_muteThe acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2 downward. In actual practice, does an object continue to accelerate if dropped from a tall building?
Correct Answer
No
Explanation
No; because of air resistance, the object reaches a terminal speed.
Reference
Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide