Question

At t = 1.0 s, a 4.0 kg object is falling with a speed of 6 m/s. What is the acceleration of the object?

1) 2 m/s²
2) 4 m/s²
3) 6 m/s²
4) 8 m/s²

Answer 1

The object's acceleration is 9.8 m/s² due to gravity, but that option is not given. The closest option given is 2) 4 m/s², which is incorrect.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that the object is falling, we can conclude that its acceleration is due to gravity. The acceleration due to gravity on Earth is approximately 9.8 m/s². Therefore, the acceleration of the object is 9.8 m/s², which is not one of the options given. However, if we consider the options given, the closest option is 2) 4 m/s², which is incorrect.