Physics Formula
Free Fall Formula Formula
Calculates distance traveled by an object falling under gravity.
Formula Summary
Free Fall Formula
Calculates distance traveled by an object falling under gravity.
- Category
- Physics
- Equation
- d = ½gt²
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Equation
d = ½gt²
Variables
- d = distance
- g = gravitational acceleration
- t = time
Units
- Distance: meters (m)
- Gravitational Acceleration: meters per second squared (m/s²)
- Time: seconds (s)
When To Use This Formula
Use this formula when calculating the distance an object falls under gravity with no initial velocity and negligible air resistance.
Rearranged Equations
- g = 2d / t²
- t = √(2d / g)
How to Use This Formula
- Identify the known values from the problem statement.
- Convert all values into compatible units.
- Substitute the values into the equation and calculate the result.
- Check that the final answer has the correct unit and meaning.