Question

At t = 1.0 s, a 4.0 kg object is falling with a speed of 6 m/s 25j. What is the acceleration of the object?

1) -6 m/s²
2) 6 m/s²
3) 25 m/s²
4) Cannot be determined

Answer 1

The acceleration of the object is -9.80 m/s², which is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question involves determining the acceleration of a falling object, assuming air resistance is negligible. The answer to this question is based on the fact that all objects in free-fall on Earth experience a constant acceleration due to gravity, which is 9.80 m/s². Therefore, the acceleration of the object is -9.80 m/s² (the negative sign indicates that the acceleration is directed downward, toward the center of the Earth).