Question

Neglecting air resistance, which of the following statements is true regarding an object in freefall?Lector inmersivo A. An object’s acceleration increases at a constant rate. B. An object maintains a constant velocity. C. An object falls an equal distance in between each second. D. An object’s velocity and acceleration both increase at a constant rate. E. An object’s velocity changes at a constant rate, and its acceleration remains constant.

Answer 1

Answer:

E. An object’s velocity changes at a constant rate, and its acceleration remains constant.

Explanation:

When an object is in freefall, it implies that the object is falling freely under gravity. If it falls towards the earth surface, the fall is in the direction of the Earth's gravitational force.

At the point of release of the object, its initial velocity is zero because it is at rest. But when released, its velocity increases at a constant rate until it is acted upon by an external force. But its acceleration remains constant, acceleration due to gravity.