Acceleration:
* Constant: The acceleration due to gravity (g) remains constant throughout the fall. On Earth, this value is approximately 9.8 m/s². This means the object's velocity increases by 9.8 meters per second every second it falls.
Velocity:
* Increases: As the object falls, its velocity increases linearly. This is because the constant acceleration due to gravity continuously adds to the object's downward speed.
* Direction: The velocity is always in the downward direction (assuming we're talking about free fall towards the Earth).
Important Notes:
* Air resistance: In reality, air resistance will act as a force opposing the downward motion. This will cause the acceleration to decrease slightly and the velocity to eventually reach a terminal velocity where it stops increasing.
* Free fall: "Free fall" technically means only the force of gravity is acting on the object. In practical terms, it's often used to describe situations where air resistance is negligible, such as dropping an object from a short distance.
Let me know if you'd like a more detailed explanation of any of these points!
