Rate of fall depends on rotation?

Thread starter rzyn
Start date Jan 2, 2020
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Fall Gravity Rate Rotation

In summary: Newton's second law says that the force of gravity is always equal and opposite the object's acceleration.What does Newton's second law... mean to this problem?

Jan 10, 2020

jim mcnamara

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Thread closed, we are getting into speculation. Pf does not support that.

<h2>1. How does rotation affect the rate of fall?</h2><p>The rate of fall is directly affected by the rotation of an object. As an object rotates, it creates lift and drag forces that can either increase or decrease the rate of fall. This is known as the Magnus effect.</p><h2>2. Does the shape of the object impact the rate of fall due to rotation?</h2><p>Yes, the shape of an object can greatly impact the rate of fall due to rotation. Objects with a streamlined shape, such as a cone or a sphere, experience less drag and therefore fall at a slower rate compared to objects with a more irregular shape.</p><h2>3. Is the rate of fall due to rotation affected by the density of the surrounding air?</h2><p>Yes, the density of the surrounding air can affect the rate of fall due to rotation. In denser air, there is more resistance to the rotating object, causing it to fall at a slower rate. In less dense air, the object can rotate at a faster rate and therefore fall faster.</p><h2>4. Can the rate of fall due to rotation be affected by external forces?</h2><p>Yes, external forces such as wind or other air currents can impact the rate of fall due to rotation. These forces can either increase or decrease the rate of fall depending on their direction and strength.</p><h2>5. How does the speed of rotation impact the rate of fall?</h2><p>The speed of rotation can greatly impact the rate of fall. As the speed of rotation increases, so does the lift and drag forces, causing the object to fall at a slower rate. However, if the rotation speed becomes too fast, it can create a more turbulent flow and actually increase the rate of fall.</p>

1. How does rotation affect the rate of fall?

The rate of fall is directly affected by the rotation of an object. As an object rotates, it creates lift and drag forces that can either increase or decrease the rate of fall. This is known as the Magnus effect.

2. Does the shape of the object impact the rate of fall due to rotation?

Yes, the shape of an object can greatly impact the rate of fall due to rotation. Objects with a streamlined shape, such as a cone or a sphere, experience less drag and therefore fall at a slower rate compared to objects with a more irregular shape.

3. Is the rate of fall due to rotation affected by the density of the surrounding air?

Yes, the density of the surrounding air can affect the rate of fall due to rotation. In denser air, there is more resistance to the rotating object, causing it to fall at a slower rate. In less dense air, the object can rotate at a faster rate and therefore fall faster.

4. Can the rate of fall due to rotation be affected by external forces?

Yes, external forces such as wind or other air currents can impact the rate of fall due to rotation. These forces can either increase or decrease the rate of fall depending on their direction and strength.

5. How does the speed of rotation impact the rate of fall?

The speed of rotation can greatly impact the rate of fall. As the speed of rotation increases, so does the lift and drag forces, causing the object to fall at a slower rate. However, if the rotation speed becomes too fast, it can create a more turbulent flow and actually increase the rate of fall.