Question

2. A rock is dropped off a bridge. How fast is the rock

going at the following points:
a. 1 second:
b. 3 seconds:
C. 5.5 seconds:​

Answer 1

a) The velocity of rock at 1 second, v = 9.8 m/s

b) The velocity of rock at 3 second, v = 29.4 m/s

c) The velocity of rock at 5.5 second, v = 53.9 m/s

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data,

The rock is dropped from a bridge.

The initial velocity of the rock, u = 0

a) The velocity of rock at 1 second,

Using the first equation of motion

v = u + gt

v = 0 + 9.8 x 1

v = 9.8 m/s

b) The velocity of rock at 3 second,

v = u + gt

v = 0 + 9.8 x 3

v = 29.4 m/s

c) The velocity of rock at 5.5 second,

v = u + gt

v = 0 + 9.8 x 5.5

v = 53.9 m/s