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I can…..

• explain the motion of falling


objects.
• relate the free fall motion with
terminal velocity of moving objects
• compute the displacement and the
final velocity of a falling object.
Direction: Say Fall na Fall! if you think these are in a free fall motion and
say Ahh! if you think it is not a free fall. When I say “Say It!” you will
shout the answer.

a. The moon in space


Determine whether these are in free fall or not.

b. A feather floating in the


air
Determine whether these are in free fall or
not.

c. A person diving
off a cliff
Determine whether these are in free fall or not.

d. A person descending
to the ground with a
parachute.
Determine whether these are in free fall or not.

e. A child going
down in a slide
Describe the motion of the
object, specifically velocity, as
it falls.
Free Fall

• The ball is considered


to be freely falling if
the effect of air
resistance is negligible.
•Objects that move under
the influence of
gravitational force are
said to be in a state of
Free Fall.
ACTIVITY 3 Free Fall
• Procedure:
1. Prepare a piece of paper and a notebook.
2. Hold the two objects at the same height; then drop
them on the floor at the same time.
3. Repeat this experiment, this time, crumple the piece of
paper.
Questions: ACTIVITY 3 Free Fall

1. Compare the rate of fall of the un crumpled piece


of paper and the notebook. Which of the two objects
fell faster? Why?
2. Compare the rate of fall of the crumpled paper
and the notebook. Which of the two objects fell
faster, or did they fall at the same time?
The Motion of Falling Objects

• When an object is dropped,


its starts from rest and gains
velocity as its falls.
The Motion of Falling Objects

• Acceleration due to gravity


- The rate of gain in velocity.
9.8 m/s²
The Motion of Falling Objects

- Upward direction is
considered (+)
- Downward direction is
considered (-)
The Motion of Falling Objects

• Remember:
In free fall, all objects
accelerate at the same rate,
regardless of their mass.
Terminal Velocity
• Referred to as the velocity of a
falling object when the force of
gravity and the force of air
resistance acting upon it become
equal.
Terminal Velocity

• No longer experiencing
acceleration
• Constant speed
• Downward direction
using the following equation.
•
Example:
• During a vacation in their province, Jun was challenged to dive from a cliff.
Starting from rest, he jumped off a cliff that is 7.0 m above the water. Solve
the following:
1. How long would it take Jun to reach the water?
2. How fast would his velocity be before reaching the water if the effect of air
resistance is neglected.

Find: Time and Final Velocity


Find: Time and Final Velocity

Solution:

t = 1.20 s
Find: Time and Final Velocity

Solution:
vf= vi + Agt
vf = 0 m/s + (-9.8 m/s2 )(1.20 s)
vf = - 11.76 m/s
Jun would take 1.20 s to reach the water. The velocity of his
downward motion is 11.76 m/s.
Given:
ag = -9.8 m/s2
assume vi = 0 m/s
t = 2.6 s
Find:
vf = ?
h= ?
Activity 4 Free Fall-Problem Solving
1. A rock was dropped on top of the building and hit the ground
after 5 seconds. What is the height of the building?

2. A rock was dropped on top of the building that is 122.5m high.


How long will the rock hit the ground?

3. Nicole was standing on top of a building and dropped a rock


and hit the ground after 5 seconds. What is the final velocity
just before it hits the ground?
GENYO
Criteria
Data Procedure 15
Presentation 20
Observation 15
Total= 50 points
Task: "Free Fall Experiment"

Materials:
1. Objects of different masses (e.g., small balls,
paper clips, or other small items)
2. Stopwatch or timer
3. Writing materials (notebooks, pens)
Procedure:

1. Choose three different objects with varying masses.


2. Identify a suitable location where you can conduct the experiment
without obstructions or interference.
3. Each group has a specific object and asks to predict the time it
takes for the object to fall freely to the ground from a certain height.
4. Drop the objects simultaneously from the same height and use a
stopwatch to measure the time it takes for each object to reach the
ground. Ensure that you record your observations.
5. Discuss the results as a class. Compare the times for different
objects and relate it to their masses.
OBJECT PREDICT TIME ACTUAL TIME OBSERVATION

1.

2.

3.

Complete the table and answer the following questions.


Questions:
1. How did the mass of the objects affect the time it took
for them to fall?
2. What factors might have influenced the accuracy of your
predictions?
3. How does gravity play a role in the free fall of objects?
ANSWERS

1. b) Newton
2. c) Distance
3. b) 9.8 m/s²
4. d) The object's acceleration is constant.
5. a) Mass
6. c) It is moving at a constant speed.
7. a) Speed = Distance/Time
8. b) Acceleration decreases.
9. c) Velocity
10. b) Weight depends on mass and the acceleration due to gravity.

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