Question

An object dropped on Planet P falls 144 m in 6 seconds. What is the gravitational acceleration of Planet P ? Gravitational acceleration of Planet P is m/s2 .

Answer 1

Answer:

The gravitational acceleration of the planet is, g = 8 m/s²

Explanation:

Given data,

The distance the object falls, s = 144 m

The time taken by the object is, t = 6 s

Using the III equations of motion

                  S = ut + ½ gt²

∴                 g = 2S/t²

Substituting the given values,

                   g = 2 x 144 /6²

                      = 8 m/s²

Hence, the gravitational acceleration of the planet is, g = 8 m/s²