What will happen during the free fall of a massive object under the influence of gravitational force of the earth?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (A) Velocity of the massive object increases.

Explanation:

• During free fall, a massive object experiences the gravitational force of the Earth acting on it.
• The force causes a continuous acceleration toward the Earth, known as the acceleration due to gravity (g).
• This acceleration increases the velocity of the object as it falls, assuming no air resistance.

Key Points:

1. Acceleration: The object accelerates at a constant rate of 9.8 m/s² near the surface of the Earth.
2. Mass: The mass of the object remains constant during the fall.
3. Neglecting Air Resistance: In ideal free fall (without air resistance), all objects fall at the same rate regardless of their mass, as acceleration due to gravity is independent of mass.

Why Other Options are Incorrect:

• Velocity of the massive object decreases: Incorrect, because the object accelerates downward, so its velocity increases.
• Mass of the object increases: Incorrect, as mass is intrinsic to the object and does not change during free fall.
• Mass of the object decreases: Incorrect, for the same reason—mass remains constant.