An object falling freely under the influence of gravity experiences a constant acceleration equal to the acceleration due to gravity (g), assuming air resistance is negligible. This acceleration acts downwards.
Which one of the following statements for an object falling freely under the influence of gravity is correct?
Asked in UPSC CAPF 2020 · Topic: Motion under Gravity (Gravitational acceleration (g) and its assumed constancy near Earth's surface)
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Answer: D. Acceleration is constant all throughout the free fall
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