Correct Question:
Compare the kinematics equation governing the motion [tex]y = v_{o} t + 1/2 g t^{2}[/tex] and the format of the fit equation that you just made [tex]y = At^{2} + Bt + C[/tex] to explain how you can use the coefficients (either A, B, or C) to calculate the acceleration due to gravity. 13 pts Identify the coefficients of your fit equation. 5 pts
A =
В =
C =
Answer:
A = g/2
B = v₀
C = 0
g = 2A
Explanation:
[tex]y = v_{o} t + 1/2 g t^{2}[/tex] .............................(1)
[tex]y = At^{2} + Bt + C[/tex]............................(2)
Comparing equations (1) and (2)
A = g/2
B = v₀
C = 0
Acceleration due to gravity can be gotten from A = g/2 above
g = 2 A.....................(3)
Therefore, if we know the coefficient A, we can get the acceleration due to gravity using the relation in equation (3)
