What is the distance fallen for a freely falling object 1 s after being dropped from a rest position? What is the distance for a

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4-s drop?

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kondor19780726 [428] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-25T16:41:40+03:00

<h2>Distance traveled in 1 second after drop is 4.9 m</h2><h2>Distance traveled in 4 seconds after drop is 78.4 m</h2>

Explanation:

We have s = ut + 0.5at²

For a free falling object initial velocity u = 0 m/s and acceleration due to gravity, g = 9.8 m/s²

Substituting

s = 0 x t + 0.5 x 9.8 x t²

s = 4.9t²

We need to find distance traveled in 1 s and 4 s

Distance traveled in 1 second

s = 4.9 x 1² = 4.9 m

Distance traveled in 4 seconds

s = 4.9 x 4² = 78.4 m

Distance traveled in 1 second after drop = 4.9 m

Distance traveled in 4 seconds after drop = 78.4 m