The Acceleration Due To Gravity

In summary, the conversation is about a physics lab where the person has all the data but needs help with the analysis. They are specifically asking for help with question one, which involves calculating the acceleration of gravity using distance and time. The summary also mentions a previous experience with a similar lab, where they accidentally included gravity in their calculation.
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I have this lab. I have all the data but I need help w/ the analysis. How would I answer number one?
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Well I think you were suppose to calculate the acceleration using the data given. You have the distance traveled and the time so you just plug Y and t into determine gravity. You already put gravity in the equation when you were suppose to calculate it.
 
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By question 1, do you mean determine the acceleration of gravity?

If one has distance and time, and one uses y = 1/2 a t2, then

a = 2y/t2
 
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I remember doing this lab back in intro to mechanics... I am sure we found a way to screw up gravity... wait no no... we had exaaaaaaaaaaaactly 9.8...whaever the rest of the numbers are for 5 digits. Of course, then we realized we had accidently thrown in gravity somewhere and the calculation was circular logic.
 

What is the acceleration due to gravity?

The acceleration due to gravity is the rate at which an object falls towards the ground due to the gravitational force. On Earth, this acceleration is approximately 9.8 meters per second squared (m/s²).

How is the acceleration due to gravity calculated?

The acceleration due to gravity can be calculated using the formula g = G * (m1 + m2) / d², where g is the acceleration due to gravity, G is the gravitational constant, m1 and m2 are the masses of the two objects, and d is the distance between them.

Does the acceleration due to gravity vary on different planets?

Yes, the acceleration due to gravity varies on different planets depending on their mass and size. For example, on Mars, the acceleration due to gravity is approximately 3.7 m/s², while on Jupiter, it is about 24.8 m/s².

How does altitude affect the acceleration due to gravity?

The acceleration due to gravity decreases as altitude increases. This is because the distance between the object and the center of the Earth increases, resulting in a weaker gravitational force.

What are the factors that affect the acceleration due to gravity?

The acceleration due to gravity is affected by the mass and size of the two objects, as well as the distance between them. It is also affected by external factors such as air resistance and the rotation of the Earth.

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