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A 15 kg mass is dropped from rest.
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To determine the answer, we need to make assumptions about the context of the question. Assuming no other forces acting on the object except gravity, we can calculate the acceleration and other related values using the laws of physics.
1. Find the acceleration due to gravity (g):
In most cases on Earth, the acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s^2. However, if you are in a different location with a different value for gravity, you can use that specific value.
2. Use the mass (m) and acceleration due to gravity (g) to find the force acting on the object (F):
The force due to gravity on an object is given by the equation F = m * g. So, F = 15 kg * 9.8 m/s^2.
3. Use the force (F) to find the acceleration (a) of the object using Newton's second law:
Newton's second law states that F = m * a. Rearranging the equation, we get a = F / m. Plug in the values of F (found in step 2) and m to calculate a.
4. Determine the time it takes for the object to fall using the appropriate kinematic equation:
When an object is dropped from rest, the kinematic equation for displacement (d) can be simplified as d = (1/2) * a * t^2, where d is the displacement, a is the acceleration, and t is the time. Since the object starts from rest, its initial velocity (u) is 0. Solving for t, we get t = sqrt(2d / a). Plug in values of d (usually assumed to be the height from which the object was dropped) and a (calculated in step 3) to find t.
Please provide more information about the context of the question, such as the height from which the object is dropped or the time at which you want to know the position or velocity of the object.