Set 4 Problem number 6

• Problem

• Solution

• Generalized Solution

• Explanation in terms of Figure(s), Extension

• Figure(s)

Problem

Problem: When an object falls freely in the vicinity of the earth's surface, the gravitational pull of the earth accelerates it at 9.8 m/s/s/s. How fast will a falling object, initially at rest, be moving 6.8 seconds after it begins falling?

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Solution

Solution: In 6.8 seconds, an object accelerating from rest at 9.8 m/s/s will attain a speed of 9.8 m/s/s * 6.8 seconds = 66.64 m/s.

Generalized Solution

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Explanation in terms of Figure(s), Extension

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