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2.5 Motion Due to Gravity
Motion due to gravity (also called free fall) is the motion of an object under the influence of the gravitational force alone, with air resistance neglected. All freely falling objects have the same acceleration, called the acceleration due to gravity (g).
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2.5 Motion Due to Gravity
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Motion due to gravity (also called free fall) is the motion of an object under the influence of the gravitational force alone, with air resistance neglected. All freely falling objects have the same acceleration, called the acceleration due to gravity (g).
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2.5 Motion Due to Gravity is a core idea in this chapter. Learn the meaning first, then the main parts, then one clear example.
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Motion due to gravity (also called free fall) is the motion of an object under the influence of the gravitational force alone, with air resistance neglected. All freely falling objects have the same acceleration, called the acceleration due to gravity (g).
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- Motion due to gravity (also called free fall) is the motion of an object under the influence of the gravitational fo
For long answers on 2.5 Motion Due to Gravity: define clearly → explain the main parts → give one example → state one exam caution.
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Important points
- Motion due to gravity (also called free fall) is the motion of an object under the influence of the gravitational fo
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- Do not write about 2.5 Motion Due to Gravity without a clear definition.
- Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
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Definition → key parts → example → exam caution
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Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 2.5 Motion Due to Gravity without a clear definition.
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Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
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Do not list facts without showing how they connect.
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Motion due to gravity (also called free fall) is the motion of an object under the influence of the gravitational fo
Motion due to gravity (also called free fall) is the motion of an object under the influence of the gravitational force alone, with air resistance neglected
- Definition
- Motion due to gravity (also called free fall) is the motion of an object under the influence of the gravitational force alone, with air resistance neglected
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- Do not write about 2.5 Motion Due to Gravity without a clear definition.
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Define
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