Question

An object dropped on Planet P falls 144 m in 6 seconds. What is the gravitational acceleration of Planet P ? Gravitational acceleration of Planet P is m/s2 .

Answer 1

The gravitational acceleration of the planet is, g = 8 m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data,

The distance the object falls, s = 144 m

The time taken by the object is, t = 6 s

Using the III equations of motion

S = ut + ½ gt²

∴ g = 2S/t²

Substituting the given values,

g = 2 x 144 /6²

= 8 m/s²

Hence, the gravitational acceleration of the planet is, g = 8 m/s²