Distance between falling object

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As drops from a dripping faucet fall 1.0 second apart, the distance between them will increase due to the acceleration of gravity. The gravitational force causes each subsequent drop to fall faster than the previous one, leading to greater spacing over time. The equation of motion, s = ut + 0.5at², can be applied to analyze this behavior, where 's' represents distance, 'u' is the initial velocity, and 'a' is acceleration due to gravity. Without mathematical demonstration, the assumption remains that the distance between drops increases. Understanding this concept is crucial for accurately predicting the behavior of falling objects.
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A dripping water faucet steadily releases drops 1.0 s apart. As these drops fall, will the distance between them increase, decrease, or remain the same?
 
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Well, what are your thoughts on this? You need to make an attempt to solve the problem before we can help you out.
 
I think that distance will increase due to gravitational force which is proportional to masses
 
Can you demonstrate your hypothesis mathematically?
 
Sorry i can't that's why I am stuck. I just assumed it.
 
try using s = ut + 0.5at2
 

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