I have a question which involves working out the final speed of a falling object when it hits the deck.

 

All I am given in the question is the height, the acceleration due to gravity and obviously the initial speed, i.e. 0 m/s

 

The context of the question is in relation to rearranging equations and substitution.

 

The block has covered basic velocity, acceleration, momentum and potential/kinetic energy equations.

 

​Any guidance gratefully appreciated.

 

 

potential/kinetic energy equations.

It looks like they covered what you need.

Tell us what you've done and in particular where you are stuck.

 

I have a question which involves working out the final speed of a falling object when it hits the deck.

 

So post both the actual question and your attempt so far.

 

Don't worry if it is not right, that is the way we learn.

I think I have it now

 

If mgh = 1/2mv² then I think the mass is not required to work out the final speed and therefore I could rearrange to make v the subject.....I think

Yes well done +1

 

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