To calculate the distance an object falls in 2.56 seconds, we need to use the following formula:

d = (1/2)gt²

Where:

* d is the distance fallen

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

* t is the time in seconds

Let's plug in the values:

* d = (1/2) * 9.8 m/s² * (2.56 s)²

* d = 4.9 m/s² * 6.5536 s²

* d ≈ 32.17 m

Therefore, an object will fall approximately 32.17 meters in 2.56 seconds.