The traditional acceleration due to gravity (9.8
meters per second per second) is assuming a vacuum. However, for short
falls, it works out well.
For longer falls, the force of gravity is eventually equaled by the force of
air resistance. At this time the speed remains constant. As you are likely
aware, in order to have a change in velocity, an unbalanced force is
required.
The "terminal velocity" is determined by the shape of the object. Sky
divers can speed up and slow down by changing the shape they present to the
relative wind (the air going by them). Ultimately, they open their
parachute and greatly increase the for of the air resistance... (luckily!)
slowing them down considerably.
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depends on weight of object and wind strength.normally heavy objects will drop down faster than lighter objects.
Assuming they were in a vacuum, if both objects were dropped from th esame height, then both take the same length of time to reach the ground. All masses fall with the same acceleration, reach the same speed in the same period of time, and hit the ground at the same time. Otherwise and if there is an atmosphere or if they are dropped from different heights, you have not presented information; shape and size are the most important factors.
D = 1/2 g T2T = sqrt(2D/g) = sqrt( 109.2 / 9.8 ) = 3.335 seconds(rounded)
15 m divided by 2.5 m s-1 is 6 s.