Jude Caird said:K = 1/2mv2?
Jude Caird said:Sorry for my ignorance.
Jude Caird said:I am interested in orbital mechanics etc. I have a suitable understanding of physics and kinematics and the formulae associated with gravity. I tried to derive the formula from my own knowledge, but failed.
noPeroK said:You've never seen the equation ##s = \frac{1}{2}at^2## then?
Is that what it's derived from?PeroK said:You've never seen the equation ##s = \frac{1}{2}at^2## then?
Jude Caird said:Is that what it's derived from?
Thank YouPeroK said:Yes, you could google for SUVAT or "kinematics". Or, try this:
http://www.examsolutions.net/maths-revision/mechanics/kinematics/suvat/derivation/tutorial-1.php
The mass of an object does not affect the time taken for it to fall a set distance. This is because all objects, regardless of their mass, experience the same acceleration due to gravity.
Yes, the height from which an object is dropped does affect its falling time. The greater the height, the longer the object will take to fall. This is because the object will have more time to accelerate due to gravity.
The formula for calculating the time taken for an object to fall a set distance is t = √(2d/g), where t is time, d is distance, and g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s² on Earth).
Air resistance can affect the falling time of an object by slowing it down. However, for most objects, air resistance is negligible and does not significantly impact the time taken to fall a set distance.
No, the time taken for a free falling object to travel a set distance is not affected by the shape or size of the object. This is because all objects experience the same acceleration due to gravity, regardless of their shape or size.