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How fast does a body accelerate in free fall?

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How fast does a body accelerate in free fall?
« on: 08/05/2018 14:15:47 »
John asks

"If a body started falling from 22 feet above ground, how fast would it be going when it hit the ground?"

Can you help?
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Re: How fast does a body accelerate in free fall?
« Reply #1 on: 08/05/2018 20:33:35 »
What shape is the body? Is it falling in a vacuum, or in air?
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