This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Why does a small error in t produce a greater error in determining g than a small error in ... (Read 114 times)

Evvie72

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
on: Jul 28, 2018
Why does a small error in t produce a greater error in determining g than a small error in d?

Question 2

Is the acceleration due to gravity always pointing vertically downward even for an object whose velocity is vertically upward? Explain your answer.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Jevvish

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The values of t are squared, whereas in calculating g the values of d are not.

Answer to Question 2

Yes. The force of gravity is always acting vertically downward, and the acceleration
is always in the direction of the unbalanced force.


Evvie72

  • Member
  • Posts: 519
Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Wow, this really help

LegendaryAnswers

  • Member
  • Posts: 341
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.

Did you know?

If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.

Did you know?

Fungal nail infections account for up to 30% of all skin infections. They affect 5% of the general population—mostly people over the age of 70.

Did you know?

Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.

Did you know?

All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.

Small copper, Binigaus, Minorca Small copper, Binigaus, Minorca
Primates in the New World tend to be small-bodied compared to those elsewhere. Primates in the New World tend to be small-bodied compared to those elsewhere.
Three possible phylogenies for the australopithecines with Au. anamnesis as the stem ancestor and re Three possible phylogenies for the australopithecines with Au. anamnesis as the stem ancestor and re
Small Town USA: Struggling to Survive Small Town USA: Struggling to Survive
Tricyclic antidepressants produce their effects by inhibiting the reuptake of neurotransmitters ... Tricyclic antidepressants produce their effects by inhibiting the reuptake of neurotransmitters ...
Do you know why ballpoint pens caps have that small hole? Do you know why ballpoint pens caps have that small hole?
Video: Factors that increase metabolic rate and heat production

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library