1. The source of the acceleration experienced by objects in free fall is the gravitational force exerted by the Earth (or any other massive body). This force pulls objects towards the center of the mass, causing them to accelerate at a rate determined by the local gravity.

    The source of the acceleration experienced by objects in free fall is the gravitational force exerted by the Earth (or any other massive body). This force pulls objects towards the center of the mass, causing them to accelerate at a rate determined by the local gravity.

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  2. The term used to describe the change in velocity of a falling object due to Earth's gravity is "gravitational acceleration" or "acceleration due to gravity," commonly denoted as g, with an approximate value of 9.8 m/s².

    The term used to describe the change in velocity of a falling object due to Earth’s gravity is “gravitational acceleration” or “acceleration due to gravity,” commonly denoted as g, with an approximate value of 9.8 m/s².

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  3. Yes, the velocity of a falling object changes due to the acceleration caused by gravity. It increases continuously as the object falls, assuming negligible air resistance, at a rate of approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth.

    Yes, the velocity of a falling object changes due to the acceleration caused by gravity. It increases continuously as the object falls, assuming negligible air resistance, at a rate of approximately
    9.8 m/s² on Earth.

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