How can the mass of an object be determined with given variables?

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To determine the mass of an object in free fall, the relevant equation is a = f/m, where f represents the force of gravity. Given the acceleration due to gravity (a = 9.8 m/s²) and the relationship between force and mass, it becomes clear that mass cancels out, leaving a = g. This indicates that the mass cannot be determined solely from the provided variables, as all objects in free fall accelerate at the same rate regardless of their mass. Therefore, additional information is required to solve for the mass. The conclusion is that the problem lacks sufficient data to find the mass of the object.
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Homework Statement


Δx = 82.9056 m ± 1m
a = 9.8 m/s/s ( its gravity object is in free fall)
v0 = .2424 m/s
v1 = 40.3106
t = 4.11

I need to find the mass of an object and i have lots of variables to play with but couldn't figure out :( .

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Ohh well this looks dumb.

a= f/m ( f = force of gravity since its in free fall)


The Attempt at a Solution



a= mg/m
and if i do this mass cancels out and i am left with a = g so please help


thank you for helping
 
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an object in free fall will accelerate at the same rate (g) regardless of its mass, so either the problem is missing some information, or the mass cannot be found based on the given information.
 

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