17. Physical science: falling object. The velocity of a falling object on Earth can be approximated by vt) = 9.81, where t is in seconds and v(t) is in meters per second. a. How far has an object fallen 1 sec after being dropped on Earth? b. How far does the object fall between 1 = 1 sec and 1 = 2 sec? c. What is the cumulative distance the object has fallen after 2 sec?

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17. Physical science: falling object. The velocity of a falling object on Earth can
be approximated by vt) = 9.81, where t is in seconds and v(t) is in meters per
second.
a. How far has an object fallen 1 sec after being dropped on Earth?
b. How far does the object fall between 1 = 1 sec and 1 = 2 sec?
c. What is the cumulative distance the object has fallen after 2 sec?
Transcribed Image Text:17. Physical science: falling object. The velocity of a falling object on Earth can be approximated by vt) = 9.81, where t is in seconds and v(t) is in meters per second. a. How far has an object fallen 1 sec after being dropped on Earth? b. How far does the object fall between 1 = 1 sec and 1 = 2 sec? c. What is the cumulative distance the object has fallen after 2 sec?
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