Unit: Mechanics Year: 1990 Question#: 9
Question: Which graph best represents the motion of a freely falling body near the Earth's surface?
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Explanation by: John L
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Answer 1
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INCORRECT
Makes no account for accelartion.
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Answer 2
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INCORRECT
Is a falling object slowing down? return to top
Answer 3
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INCORRECT
Object gains speed exponentially as it falls. return to top
Answer 4
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CORRECT
As an object falls it gains speed at a constant rate.
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What's this question really asking?
Can you relate a graph to real life? return to top
