B Is acceleration still g if an object is dropped at a speed v?

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When an object is dropped, its acceleration towards the ground is consistently g, regardless of its initial speed v, assuming negligible air resistance. The initial velocity does not affect the acceleration during free fall, as acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity. Once the object is released, it is subject solely to gravitational force. Therefore, under standard conditions, the acceleration remains g throughout the fall. This principle holds true for objects dropped from rest or with an initial velocity.
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If you drop an object from rest, its acceleration towards the ground is g ,ok i know that but if you drop the object at some speed v does acceleration is still g?

i suppose is still g
 
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Yes, as long as air resistance is negligible.
 
Est120 said:
If you drop an object from rest, its acceleration towards the ground is g ,ok i know that but if you drop the object at some speed v does acceleration is still g?

i suppose is still g

Remember that "acceleration" is the time rate of change of velocity. The initial velocity doesn't change anything during free fall.

As soon as the object departs from the source that gave it that initial v, then it is free falling, and the ONLY force acting on it is gravitational force. So if we assume terrestrial condition and no other complications, then its acceleration will be still be "g".

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