What is the skydiver's velocity after 5 seconds of freefall if his initial velocity was 0 m/s? Assume F drag = 0 and acceleration due to gravity as 10 m/s 2 . a. 5 m/s b. 10 m/s c. 15 m/s d. 50 m/s
Using the equation v = u + at, where v is the final velocity, u is the initial velocity, a is the acceleration, and t is the time:
v = 0 + (10 m/s^2)(5s)
v = 0 + 50 m/s
v = 50 m/s
Therefore, the skydiver's velocity after 5 seconds of freefall, starting from an initial velocity of 0 m/s, is 50 m/s.
The correct answer is d. 50 m/s.