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When an object moves with a constant acceleration, under the influence of force of gravitation of the earth only, the object is said to have:

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Free fall

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Accelerated fall

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Projectile motion

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Constant velocity

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Solution

The correct option is A Free fall
When an object moves with a constant acceleration under the only effect of acceleration due to gravity at that place, the motion is called free fall.

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