Science Class 9 Gravitation

Asked by GIANSH GUPTA KHUNDKER · BIRLA BRAINIACS

During a free-fall, which of the following quantities remains constant for the falling body?

Answer as guest — Start Free Practice Test to earn Practice PointsHow to earn pointsAsk a question+3Answer a question+1Someone answers yours+1Your Q gets upvoted+1Pioneer bonus (first 5)+51 point = ₹1 discount on purchases, ask questions & climb the leaderboard!
Show answer and explanation

Answer: B. Acceleration

Correct Option: B) Acceleration
Explanation: In free fall (air resistance neglected), the only force acting is gravity, so the body falls with a constant acceleration g (about 9.8 m/s^2 near Earth's surface). Its velocity, kinetic energy and momentum keep increasing.

Answering after opening this box earns no Practice Points.

70%