* Gravity's Constant Acceleration: The force of gravity causes objects to accelerate downwards at a constant rate (approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth). This means the ball's velocity increases by 9.8 meters per second every second.
* Increasing Velocity: Since the ball is constantly accelerating, its velocity is increasing. This means it covers more distance in each subsequent second.
Example:
* In the first second, the ball travels a relatively short distance.
* In the second second, the ball has gained speed, so it travels a greater distance than in the first second.
* This pattern continues, with the ball covering progressively larger distances each second.
Formula:
The distance an object falls due to gravity can be calculated using the following formula:
* d = (1/2)gt²
* d = distance
* g = acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s²)
* t = time
This formula shows that the distance is directly proportional to the square of the time, meaning the distance increases exponentially as time goes on.
