Answered: value of g for planet #2

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Figure out the acceleration due to gravity ( g ) on various hypothetical alien planets. On planet #2, you launch a projectile straight up from the ground at a speed of 27.9 m/s. The projectile reaches a maximum height of 75.5 m before falling back to the ground.

What is the value of g for planet #2?

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Given:

Maximum height attained by object is $h = 75.5 m$

Speed of object is $v = 27.9 m / s$

Find:

Value of gravitational acceleration on given planet.

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