Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acceleration-of-free-fall
noun
/əkˈsɛləˌreɪʃən əv fri fɔl/
Definition
The rate of change of velocity of an object as it falls freely under the influence of gravity.
Examples
- The acceleration of free fall near the Earth’s surface is approximately 9.81 m/s².
- In a vacuum, all objects experience the same acceleration of free fall regardless of their mass.
Meaning
In physics, this term refers to how quickly an object speeds up as it falls toward the Earth, with gravity being the primary force acting on it.
Synonyms
- gravitational acceleration
- free fall acceleration
