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This worksheet covers one-dimensional free fall motion in physics, focusing on the acceleration due to gravity at -10 m/s² and ignoring air resistance. It includes key concepts, kinematic equations, true/false statements, and exercises related to free fall scenarios such as dropping objects and throwing them upward. The document provides a structured approach to understanding free fall dynamics through practical problems.

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Free Fall Worksheet-1

This worksheet covers one-dimensional free fall motion in physics, focusing on the acceleration due to gravity at -10 m/s² and ignoring air resistance. It includes key concepts, kinematic equations, true/false statements, and exercises related to free fall scenarios such as dropping objects and throwing them upward. The document provides a structured approach to understanding free fall dynamics through practical problems.

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Title: Free Fall Worksheet

Subject: Physics – Kinematics (Free Fall)

1. Introduction
In this worksheet, we focus on one-dimensional free fall motion,
using the acceleration due to gravity as a=−g=−10 m/s2. We will
consider objects moving straight up or straight down, ignoring air
resistance.

2. Key Points About Free Fall


• One-dimensional motion: We treat vertical motion along a

single axis (up or down).


• Displacement notation: We use Δy instead of Δx

• Acceleration due to gravity: a=−g=−10 m/s (negative


2

indicates downward direction).


• Dropping from rest: An object dropped has initial

velocity vi=0.
• Maximum height for upward throw: At the highest point, the

final velocity vf=0


• Direction convention: Upward is positive; downward is

negative (a=−g=−10 m/s2).

3. Kinematic Equations for Free Fall


For one-dimensional motion with a=−g=−10 m/s2 (taking upward
as positive), the following equations apply:
1. vf=vi-gt
2. Δy =-gt2/2+vit
3. vf2=vi2-2g(Δy)
4. Δy/t =(vi+vf)/2
Where:
• vi is initial velocity.

• vf is final velocity.

• y (or sometimes Δy) is displacement.

• t is time.

5. True/False Statements
1. If an object is dropped from rest, its acceleration decreases as it
falls. False
2. A coin tossed upward has zero velocity at its highest point.
True
3. An object thrown straight down with an initial velocity greater
than zero is still considered to be in free fall. True
4. Free fall equations assume no air resistance. True

Exercises
Use a=−g=−10 m/s2. Assume upward is positive, downward is
negative.

6.1 Dropping a Stone


A stone is dropped from a cliff 40 m above the ground.
• (a) How long does it take to reach the ground?
• (b) What is its speed just before hitting the ground?

6.2 Throwing a Ball Upward


A ball is thrown straight up with an initial
velocity of 20 m/s.
• (a) How high does it rise above its initial

position?
• (b) How long does it take to return to the

thrower’s hand?

6.3
Inst
ant
ane
ous
Vel
ocit
y
An
obje
ct is
laun
che
d upward with an initial velocity of 15 m/s. Find:
• (a) Its velocity after 1.0 s.

• (b) Its velocity after 2.0 s.

6.4 Timing a Dropped Object


You drop a small rubber ball from your
window (height unknown). You
measure it takes 2.5 s to hit the ground.
• (a) What is the height of the window

above the ground?


• (b) What is the velocity of the ball right before it hits the ground?
6.5 Throw DownwardA rock is thrown
dow
nwar
d
(not
just
drop
ped)
with
an
initia
l
velo
city
of 5
m/s from a bridge 30 m above the water.
• (a) How long until it hits the water?
• (b) What is its speed upon impact?

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