[tex] \large\underline \mathcal{{QUESTION:}}[/tex]
A satellite is released from rest. what is the distance it has traveled after falling freely for 5 seconds?
- a. 24.5m
- b. 245m
- c. 122.5m
- d. 12.25m
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[tex] \large\underline \mathcal{{SOLUTION:}}[/tex]
We will use the formula of Distance or Height in free fall:
[tex]\sf{H=\frac{1}{2}gt^2}[/tex]
- Where H = height , g = gravity , t = time
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[tex]\sf{H=\frac{1}{2}gt^2}[/tex]
[tex]\sf{H=\frac{1}{2}9.8m/s^2(5s)^2}[/tex]
[tex]\sf{H=4.9m/s^2\times25s^2}[/tex]
[tex]\sf{H=4.9m/\cancel{s^2}\times25\cancel{s^2}}[/tex]
[tex]\sf{H=122.5m}[/tex]
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