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  • Free Fall: Understanding Uniform Acceleration Due to Gravity
    A body falling freely from a height towards the earth moves with uniform acceleration.

    Here's why:

    * Gravity: The primary force acting on the falling body is gravity. Gravity exerts a constant force on all objects near the Earth's surface.

    * Acceleration: Force causes acceleration, and since the force of gravity is constant, the acceleration due to gravity is also constant. This acceleration is approximately 9.8 m/s² near the Earth's surface.

    * Velocity: The body's velocity increases at a constant rate because of the constant acceleration. It doesn't move with a constant velocity.

    Important Note: We're assuming negligible air resistance for this explanation. In reality, air resistance can influence the falling body's motion, making it non-uniform.

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