FREEFALL: The effect of air resistance on freefall
This applet simulates the influence of air resistance on the motion of a freefalling body. Explore and describe the affect.

First enter a factor:

(0 = no resistance)
(1 = maximum)
Resistance factor =

Then click an animation:

Ball dropped from rest

Ball thrown upward

Note: Right-click on a graph to open a new window that you can maximise for better view.

 Position vs. Time
Speed vs. Time
Acceleration vs. Time