Answer: Time Ratio of Falling Rock from 100m Cliff

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Hi Guys,

Can someone help to answer this question?

A rock is dropped from a 100m high cliff. Determine the ratio for the time taken by the rock to fall the first 50m to the time taken for it to fall the second 50m

Thanks.

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Alex
 
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Well,

What equation would you use in this case ?
What forces act on the object when it is falling down ?
What is the initial position and velocity ?


You need to show your work first. What have you done up till now ?

regards
marlon
 

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