How to Calculate the Distance of a Free Falling Object Without Air Resistance?

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To calculate the distance a free-falling object falls without air resistance, the relevant equations of motion must be applied. In this case, the flowerpot takes 0.420 seconds to fall past a 1.90-meter-high window. The discussion emphasizes the importance of identifying known variables and relevant equations, such as those for uniformly accelerated motion. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts and attempts at solving the problem rather than seeking direct answers. Engaging with the problem using a structured approach will lead to a better understanding of the concepts involved.
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Can somebody please show me how to solve this problem?

A flowerpot falls off a windowsill and falls past the window below. You may ignore air resistance. It takes the pot 0.420 s to pass this window, which is 1.90 m high. How far is the top of the window below the windowsill from which the flowerpot fell?
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kero said:
Can somebody please show me how to solve this problem?

A flowerpot falls off a windowsill and falls past the window below. You may ignore air resistance. It takes the pot 0.420 s to pass this window, which is 1.90 m high. How far is the top of the window below the windowsill from which the flowerpot fell?
Thank you
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