Question

how does newtons law apply to a falling object?

Answer 1

Newton's law applies to a falling object by enacting potential and kinetic energy onto the object in a downward spiral.

Answer 2

Newton's 1st Law: states that if the forces acting upon an object are balanced, then the acceleration of that object will be 0 m/s/s. Objects at equilibrium (the condition in which all forces balance) will not accelerate.

This is shown by an object falling. At first release, the weight of the object is larger in magnitude than the drag force, so it would accelerate downwards. As velocity increases, drag would increase. This means the drag magnitude would increase until it eventually equals to the weight. When the weight and drag are equal, it does not accelerate anymore - reaching terminal velocity.

That is how Newton's 1st law applies to a falling object.

Answer 3

Doesnt it matter which law though?