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Evvie72

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on: Jul 28, 2018
Why does a small error in t produce a greater error in determining g than a small error in d?

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


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Jevvish

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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.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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