The discussion centers on calculating the distance an object falls during the second second of free fall, given that it falls a distance H in the first second. The correct answer is derived from the equations of uniformly accelerated motion. Specifically, the object will fall a distance of 3H during the second second, as it accelerates due to gravity. This conclusion is based on the principles of kinematics and the uniform acceleration equations.
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josh84 said:Homework Statement
An object is released from rest and falls a distance H during the first second of time. How far will it fall during the next second of time?
Homework Equations
That's what I need to know.
The Attempt at a Solution
I think it is either 2H or H^2. But I'm not sure.