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The discussion centers on calculating the time it takes for a man to fall from a height of 500 meters under the influence of gravity, which is approximately 9.81 m/s². The formula to determine the time of free fall is derived from the equation of motion: t = √(2h/g), where h is the height (500 m) and g is the acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s²). Using this formula, the time taken to fall 500 meters is approximately 10.1 seconds. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding basic physics concepts related to free fall.

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a man jumps off a cliff that is 500m high how long will it take to get to the bottom. can someone just tell me the formula, i have a test tomorrow and i donm't want to fail.
 
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Assume a man steps off the cliff of 500 m. How long will it take him to fall 500m.

Think of the acceleration due to gravity, which is constant, 9.81 m/s2.

How long does it take an object to travel 500 m with an constant acceleration of 9.81 m/s2? This is a pretty basic problem.
 
Astronuc said:
This is a pretty basic problem.

My guess would just be that he just didn't know the acceleration due to gravity.

But yes, I couldn't have explained it better then Astronuc. :) Need anymore help with studying for the test?
Good luck with it, by the way.
 

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