Physics Concepts: Motion

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What is free fall?

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Free fall is the motion of a body when only the force of gravity is acting on it.

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What is terminal velocity?

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Terminal velocity is the constant velocity of a falling object when the force of air resistance is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force of gravity.

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What is projectile motion?

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Projectile motion is the curved path that an object follows when thrown, launched, or otherwise projected near the surface of Earth.