Freefall
Definition
Freefall refers to the motion of an object falling under only the influence of gravity. In freefall, there are no other forces acting on the object except for gravity.
Related terms
Terminal Velocity: The constant speed reached by an object in freefall when air resistance equals its weight.
Acceleration due to Gravity: The rate at which objects accelerate towards Earth's surface due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s²).
Projectile Motion: The curved path followed by an object launched into the air that experiences both horizontal and vertical motion simultaneously.
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