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An object is allowed to fall freely near the surface of a planet. The object has an acceleration due to gravity of 24 m/s2. How far does the object fall after the first second?A 4.9 metersB 9.8 metersC 12 metersD 24 meters

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An object is allowed to fall freely near the surface of a planet. The object has an acceleration due to gravity of 24 m/s2. How far does the object fall after the first second?A 4.9 metersB 9.8 metersC 12 metersD 24 meters

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Solution

The distance an object falls due to gravity can be calculated using the equation:

d = 0.5 * g * t^2

where:

  • d is the distance,
  • g is the acceleration due to gravity, and
  • t is the time.

Given that g = 24 m/s^2 and t = 1 second, we can substitute these values into the equation:

d = 0.5 * 24 m/s^2 * (1 s)^2 = 12 meters

So, the object falls 12 meters after the first second. Therefore, the correct answer is C, 12 meters.

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