Calculating Distance and Speed of a Falling Hammer

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The discussion revolves around calculating the distance and speed of a hammer falling from a building. After 1 second, the hammer has fallen 1 story, leading to the conclusion that its average speed is 1 story per second. To find the instantaneous speed at the 1-second mark, the formula for acceleration under gravity is applied. The confusion arises around calculating acceleration in "stories per second squared," with participants noting that it should be 1 story per second squared. The conversation emphasizes the use of kinematic equations to solve the problem accurately.
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Homework Statement


OK... Hammer falls from building and after 1 second has fallen 1 story...
How FAR has it fallen after 2 seconds?






Homework Equations


d= s x t


The Attempt at a Solution


So, doesn't that mean the Average Speed for 1 sec is 1 story/sec?
How do I calculate the "Instant" speed at the 1 second mark?

Also I am wondering
how to fiqure the Accelereation in "Stories per Second"

I keep coming up with the acceleration is 1 Story per second/second.

I keep getting confused.

Thanks
 
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The hammer is under the influence of gravity only.

x=ut+0.5at2

Use the initial information to get the initual velcoity 'u'.
 

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