How far does any object on Earth fall after being in free fall for 7.5 seconds? Remember g=9.81 m/s2
To determine how far an object falls in free fall, we can use the formula for distance traveled during free fall:
d = (1/2) * g * t²
Where:
d is the distance traveled,
g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s² on Earth),
t is the time in seconds.
Plugging in the given values, we have:
d = (1/2) * 9.81 m/s² * (7.5 s)²
Evaluating this expression:
d = (1/2) * 9.81 m/s² * 56.25 s²
d = 4.905 m/s² * 56.25 s²
d ≈ 275.63 meters
Therefore, any object on Earth, in free fall for 7.5 seconds, would fall approximately 275.63 meters.