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Chapter 2 Problem 114GP

Question

A ball, dropped from rest, covers three-quarters of the distance to the ground in the last second of its fall. (a) From what height was the ball dropped? (b) What was the total time of fall?

Solution

Step 1 of 2

Part a

We are required to calculate the height from which the ball was dropped

Let us consider the following figure for understanding the case.

The ball covers distance in (t-1) s and the rest distance in 1 s, considering the total time taken is . Let total distance to the ground is .

Therefore,

…..(1)

And, …..(2)

Divide equation (1) by (2),

s

Therefore, from

m

m

Therefore, the height of the fall is 19.6 m.

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Title Physics with MasteringPhysics 4 
Author James S. Walker
ISBN 9780321541635

A ball, dropped from rest, covers three-quarters of the

Chapter 2 textbook questions

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