Question

5. A body falls freely from rest. It covers as much distance in the last second of its
motion as covered in the first three seconds. The body has fallen for a time of:
B) 5s
C) 7s
D) 9s
A) 35

Answer 1

Answer:

B 5s

Explanation:

Because of the Displacement in the nth second of the free fall is 

Snth=21g(t12−t22)

Given that (tn−tn−1)=1

Displacement in 3 seconds of the free fall 

S=21gt2

S=21×10×32

S=45m

Given that: Snth=45

On solving that we get:

t1=5sec