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  • Free Fall Equation: Calculating Velocity of a Falling Object
    The appropriate equation for the speed of an object freely falling from rest is:

    v = gt

    Where:

    * v is the final velocity (speed) of the object

    * g is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately 9.8 m/s² on Earth)

    * t is the time the object has been falling

    This equation assumes that:

    * Air resistance is negligible. If air resistance is significant, the object will reach a terminal velocity and this equation will no longer be accurate.

    * The object starts from rest. If the object has an initial velocity, you'll need a different equation.

    * The object is falling near the surface of the Earth. The value of g changes slightly depending on location and altitude.

    Important note: This equation only gives the final velocity. To find the distance the object falls, you would need to use a different equation:

    d = (1/2)gt²

    Where:

    * d is the distance the object falls

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