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Homework Statement
A flowerpot falls past two meter tall window in ¼ of a second.
Homework Equations
From what height did the flowerpot fall?
To calculate the fall height of a flowerpot, you will need to use the equation: Fall height = (initial velocity)^2 / (2 x acceleration due to gravity). You will need to know the initial velocity of the flowerpot and the acceleration due to gravity, which is 9.8 m/s^2 on Earth.
Yes, this equation can be used for any type of flowerpot as long as you have the necessary information, such as the initial velocity and acceleration due to gravity.
The initial velocity can be measured using a stopwatch and a measuring tape. Start the stopwatch as soon as the flowerpot is released and stop it when it hits the ground. Then, measure the distance the flowerpot fell to calculate the initial velocity.
No, the acceleration due to gravity can vary depending on the location. It is approximately 9.8 m/s^2 on Earth, but it can be slightly different on other planets or at different altitudes.
Yes, you can use this equation to calculate the fall height of a flowerpot on the moon. However, you will need to use the acceleration due to gravity on the moon, which is 1.62 m/s^2, instead of the value for Earth.