Freefall Height Calculator

CalculationInputs﻿﻿V(0)
:10m / s​
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﻿﻿g
:9.81m/s^2​
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﻿﻿t, seconds
:5​
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Here are the variables for the equation
Output﻿﻿H
:75m​
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H=V0⋅t+12⋅g⋅t2H = V_{0} \cdot t + \frac {1}{2} \cdot g \cdot t^2H=V0​⋅t+21​⋅g⋅t2
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ExplanationAccording to Newtonian physics, freefall can be classified as the motion of an object when no factor except gravity is exerting a force on it. The height of a given object in freefall can be calculated by obtaining the initial velocity, time taken to fall and the acceleration due to gravity. 
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H=V0⋅t+12⋅g⋅t2H = V_{0} \cdot t + \frac {1}{2} \cdot g \cdot t^2H=V0​⋅t+21​⋅g⋅t2
Note: This is the same equation as height in projectile motion! 
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Figure 1: Projectile Motion Diagram Including the Vertical Component
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