Calculate the vertical distance an object dropped from rest would cover in 12s if it fell freely without air resistance.
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To calculate the vertical distance covered by an object dropped from rest without air resistance, we can use the equation of motion for free fall:
distance = (1/2) * acceleration * (time)^2
In this case, the acceleration is due to gravity, which is approximately 9.8 m/s^2.
Substituting the given values into the equation, we have:
distance = (1/2) * 9.8 m/s^2 * (12 s)^2
Simplifying,
distance = 0.5 * 9.8 m/s^2 * 144 s^2
distance = 70.2 m
Therefore, an object dropped from rest without air resistance would cover a vertical distance of approximately 70.2 meters in 12 seconds.