To calculate the height of a building, you need to measure the time it takes for a stone to fall from the top of the building to the ground. This is known as the falling time. Then, using the equation h = 1/2 * g * t^2, where h is the height, g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.8 m/s^2), and t is the falling time, you can calculate the height of the building.
To measure the falling time, you will need a stopwatch or a timer. Additionally, a stone or any small object that can be dropped from the top of the building is needed. Other optional equipment may include a measuring tape or ruler to measure the height of the building.
Yes, there are a few limitations to this method. One limitation is that it assumes a constant acceleration due to gravity, which may not be the case in all locations. Another limitation is that the dropping velocity of the stone may be affected by air resistance, which can affect the accuracy of the calculation.
This method can be used for most buildings, as long as the height is not too great that the falling time becomes too long to measure accurately. Additionally, this method is more suitable for tall, vertical buildings rather than slanted or irregularly shaped buildings.
The accuracy of this method can vary depending on the precision of the equipment used and the accuracy of the measurement of the falling time. However, with proper equipment and careful measurements, this method can provide a fairly accurate estimation of the height of a building.