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On a distant planet a freely-falling object has an acceleration of
The speed acquired by an object in
Answer to Problem 38A
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The acceleration of a free-falling object on a distant planet,
Formula used:
The instantaneous speed in free fall at a timet is given by,
where,
Calculation:
Using the above-mentioned formula and given value, the speed acquired in
Conclusion:
Hence, the acquired speed in
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