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I understand the acceleration of gravity and terminal velocity, but what if the forces that create terminal velocity are eliminated, does the acceleration continue unabated to infinity?
Gravity is a natural force that causes objects with mass to be attracted toward each other. It is responsible for the formation and movement of celestial bodies, as well as the weight of objects on Earth.
Gravity causes acceleration by pulling objects towards the center of the Earth at a rate of 9.8 meters per second squared. This means that an object will increase its velocity by 9.8 meters per second every second it falls.
Terminal velocity is the maximum speed that an object can reach when falling due to the force of gravity. This occurs when the force of gravity is balanced by the force of air resistance, resulting in a constant velocity.
Yes, an object can accelerate without reaching terminal velocity if the force of gravity is greater than the force of air resistance. This will cause the object to continue to increase in velocity until it reaches the ground.
Gravity affects all objects with mass in the same way, regardless of their size or shape. However, objects with a larger mass will have a greater gravitational force acting on them, causing them to accelerate faster than objects with a smaller mass.