Calculating the time of an falling object provding with only speed and weight

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To calculate the time it takes for a stone to reach the ground when falling at a speed of 32 m/s and with a weight of 24 N, one can use the formula for free fall under gravity, neglecting air resistance. The stone's weight indicates a mass of approximately 2.45 kg (using the equation weight = mass × gravity). Assuming the stone is dropped from rest, the time can be calculated using the equation of motion: distance = initial velocity × time + 0.5 × acceleration × time². Given that the initial velocity is 0 and acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.81 m/s², the time can be derived from the height of the building. The discussion emphasizes the importance of showing work and understanding the principles of physics in problem-solving.
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Question: A stone is falling from the top of a buliding with 32m/s.
Air resistance is so small that it can be neglected.
the weight of the stone is 24N.
Calculate the time in second which the stone takes to reache the ground.
 
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Question: A stone is falling from the top of a buliding with 32m/s.
Air resistance is so small that it can be neglected.
the weight of the stone is 24N.
Calculate the time in second which the stone takes to reache the ground.

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