A Rock, Dropped from Rest near the Surface of an Atmosphere-Free

question 95

Multiple Choice

A rock, dropped from rest near the surface of an atmosphere-free planet, attains a speed of 20.0 m/s after falling 8.0 meters.
-What is the magnitude of the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of this planet?

• A)0.40 m/s²
• B)1.3 m/s²
• C)2.5 m/s²
• D)25 m/s²
• E)160 m/s²

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