Here's a breakdown of the key characteristics:
* Constant Acceleration: The object accelerates downwards at a constant rate due to gravity. This acceleration is approximately 9.8 m/s² near the Earth's surface.
* Neglecting Air Resistance: Free fall assumes no other forces are acting on the object besides gravity. This means we ignore air resistance, which can have a significant impact on objects falling at high speeds.
* Uniform Motion: If we ignore air resistance, the object's horizontal velocity remains constant, while its vertical velocity increases at a constant rate (due to the acceleration of gravity).
Important Note: In real-world scenarios, air resistance almost always plays a role. So, while free fall is a useful theoretical concept, it's rarely a completely accurate description of actual falling objects.
