In the free fall experiment, using the data plotted in the figure, an object is released from rest and from the origin. The value of the gravity can be determined by analyzing the position versus time squared graph.
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First, we need to determine the equation of motion for an object in free fall. This is given by: y = 1/2gt^2 where y is the position of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s^2), and t is the time. Show moreā¦
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