Question

a body is dropped from a height of 240m. (i)How long does it take to reach the ground. (ii) What is the velocity with which it will strike the ground.

Answer 1

7.0 s, 69 m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

If we take down to be positive, then the time to reach the ground is:

x = x₀ + v₀ t + ½ at²

240 m = (0 m) + (0 m/s) t + ½ (9.8 m/s²) t²

t = 7.0 seconds

The final velocity is:

v² = v₀² + 2a(x - x₀)

v² = (0 m/s)² + 2(9.8 m/s²) (240 m - 0 m)

v = 69 m/s