* Constant Acceleration: The acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s². This means the object's velocity increases by 9.8 meters per second every second.
* Increasing Velocity: As the object falls, its velocity gets faster and faster.
* Distance and Time: Since velocity is distance traveled per unit of time, the distance covered in each subsequent second will be greater than the distance covered in the previous second.
Formula:
The distance traveled (d) in each second can be calculated using the following formula:
* d = v₀t + (1/2)at²
Where:
* d is the distance traveled
* v₀ is the initial velocity (usually 0 if the object starts from rest)
* t is the time in seconds
* a is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²)
Example:
Let's say an object is dropped from rest. The distance it travels in the first second would be:
* d = (0)(1) + (1/2)(9.8)(1)² = 4.9 meters
In the second second, the distance traveled would be:
* d = (0)(2) + (1/2)(9.8)(2)² = 19.6 meters
As you can see, the distance traveled each second increases significantly.
