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Chapter 2: Problem 46

please assume the free-fall acceleration \(g=9.80 \mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}^{2}\) unless a more precise value is given in the problem statement. Ignore air resistance. (a) How long does it take for a golf ball to fall from rest for a distance of \(12.0 \mathrm{m} ?\) (b) How far would the ball fall in twice that time?

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(b) How far does the golf ball fall in twice the time it takes to fall 12 meters? Answer: (a) It takes approximately 1.56 seconds for the golf ball to fall 12 meters. (b) The golf ball falls approximately 47.97 meters in twice the time (3.12 seconds).

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01

Identify the relevant equation of motion

Since the ball is falling freely, we can use the following equation of motion: \(y = v_{0}t + \frac{1}{2}at^2\) where y is the vertical distance, \(v_0\) is the initial velocity, t is the time, a is the vertical acceleration (\(g = 9.80 m/s^2\)), and \(y = 12m\).
02

Solve for time t

Since the ball is falling from rest, the initial velocity \(v_0\) is 0. So the equation of motion becomes: \(12 = 0t + \frac{1}{2}(9.80)t^2\) Solve for t: \(t^2 = \frac{12 * 2}{9.80}\) \(t = \sqrt{\frac{24}{9.80}}\)
03

Calculate the time

Plug in the values and solve for t: \(t = \sqrt{\frac{24}{9.80}} \approx 1.56s\) So it takes approximately 1.56 seconds for the golf ball to fall 12 meters. #b) Distance fallen in twice the time#
04

Calculate twice the time

We found in part (a) that it takes 1.56 seconds for the golf ball to fall 12 meters. Now, we will calculate twice this time: \(2t = 2(1.56) = 3.12s\)
05

Use the equation of motion to find the distance fallen

We will again use the equation of motion to find the distance fallen in 3.12 seconds: \(y = v_{0}t + \frac{1}{2}at^2\) Since the initial velocity \(v_0\) is 0, the equation simplifies to: \(y = \frac{1}{2}(9.80)(3.12)^2\)
06

Calculate the distance fallen

Plug in the values and solve for y: \(y = \frac{1}{2}(9.80)(3.12)^2 \approx 47.97m\) So the golf ball falls approximately 47.97 meters in twice the time (3.12 seconds).

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