Falling objects are items that drop towards the ground due to the force of gravity. Gravity is a natural force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth. When an object is released from a height, it accelerates downwards until it hits the ground or another surface. The speed of the falling object increases as it falls, a phenomenon described by the laws of physics. Different factors can affect how fast an object falls, such as its shape and mass. For example, a feather falls more slowly than a rock because of air resistance. In a vacuum, where there is no air, all objects fall at the same rate regardless of their weight.