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A book falls from a shelf what would have the greatest effect on the velocity of the book as it falls to the ground
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Here we can use standard formula for motion with an acceleration: V = gt.
All we need is to find the time of falling t. We know that H = (gt^2)/2.
So, t = sqrt(2H/g) = sqrt(2*1.6/9.8) = 0,571 s.
At last, V = gt = 9.8*0.571 = 5,596 m/s.
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