Free Fall Velocity Calculator
Calculate the velocity of a falling object based on height, time, or initial velocity. Perfect for physics students and professionals.
Final Velocity
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Time of Fall
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Height
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How Free Fall Velocity is Calculated
The free fall velocity is calculated using the equations of motion under constant acceleration (gravity):
- Final Velocity (v): v = u + gt
- Height (h): h = ut + ½gt²
Where:
- v = final velocity (m/s)
- u = initial velocity (m/s)
- g = acceleration due to gravity (m/s²)
- t = time (s)
- h = height (m)
Frequently Asked Questions
Free fall velocity is the speed at which an object falls under the sole influence of gravity, neglecting air resistance. It increases by approximately 9.81 m/s every second on Earth.
In a vacuum (without air resistance), all objects fall at the same rate regardless of their mass. However, in real-world conditions with air resistance, mass and surface area do affect the falling velocity.
Gravity determines the acceleration of a falling object. Stronger gravitational pull (like on Jupiter) results in faster acceleration and higher velocities compared to weaker gravity (like on the Moon).