Purchase Solution

Freefall Concepts and Calculations

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

Why do two objects of unequal mass, if dropped from rest and from the same height, land at the same
time? How long will it take a 150 lb man to fall to the earth if dropped from 50 ft?

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

This solution describes why the time of freefall is mass independent, with an example of freefall time calculation.

Solution Preview

** Please see the attached file for the complete solution **
Why do two objects of unequal mass, if dropped from rest and from the same height, land at the same
time? How long will it take a 150 lb man to fall to the earth if dropped from 50 ft?
From the kinetic equations ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Variables in Science Experiments

How well do you understand variables? Test your knowledge of independent (manipulated), dependent (responding), and controlled variables with this 10 question quiz.

Intro to the Physics Waves

Some short-answer questions involving the basic vocabulary of string, sound, and water waves.

The Moon

Test your knowledge of moon phases and movement.

Basic Physics

This quiz will test your knowledge about basic Physics.

Classical Mechanics

This quiz is designed to test and improve your knowledge on Classical Mechanics.