2006-12-16 12:09:37 · 6 answers · asked by Tay 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Speed of what?
In free fall with no drag, there's no effect.
In a horizontal speed problem, weight contributes normal force which impacts friction, which impacts speed.
2006-12-16 12:14:23 · answer #1 · answered by arbiter007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The question isn't specific enough. Does zhe mean when the objects are falling? Or when one is travelling perpendicular to the force of gravity? Are they talking about the maxium potential speed, or the comparitive forces needed to get an object to a certain speed? There are plenty of people willing to help, myself included, but you have to be more specific. Try giving an example!
2006-12-16 20:54:18 · answer #2 · answered by Where the 'morrow lives 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
)f course.
If work is force times distance, then the force needed to move the weight increases.distance=work/force
If speed is distance /time, you can substitute work/force for distance and figure how the force to move the weight figures in.
It certainly takes more energy for a heavier person to run faster than a skinny one.
2006-12-16 20:17:25 · answer #3 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all that is the case, then how come a hammer falls just as fast as a feather? weight has no relevance to the speed at which they fall...
2006-12-16 20:22:29 · answer #4 · answered by nick s1234 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speed of a car?
2006-12-16 20:16:56 · answer #5 · answered by theplasticcanvasgal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of coarse it does,The lighter you are the faster you can run hence more speed you gain and the heavier you are the slower your speed and velocity you impact upon
2006-12-16 20:17:12 · answer #6 · answered by surjan r 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋