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What is the speed of an object after falling (from rest) a distance of 9.80 meters near the surface of the Earth? Assume air

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madam [21]2 years ago

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Hi there!

We can use the kinematic equation:

$v_f^2 = v_i^2 + 2ad$

vf = Final velocity (? m/s)

vi = initial velocity (0 m/s, dropped from rest)

a = acceleration (due to gravity, 9.8 m/s²)

d = distance (9.8 m)

Simplify the equation to solve for vf:

$v_f^2 = 0 + 2ad\\\\v_f = \sqrt{2ad}$

Substitute in the given values:

$v_f = \sqrt{2(9.8)(9.8)} = \boxed{13.86 m/s}$

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