The distance s that an object falls due to gravity varies jointly as the acceleration g due to gravity and the square of the time t of fall. The acceleration due to gravity on the moon is 0.172 that on earth. If a rock falls for 2 seconds on earth, how many seconds would be required for the rock to fall an equal distance on the moon?

Help!

Quote:

---

The distance s that an object falls due to gravity varies jointly as the acceleration g due to gravity and the square of the time t of fall.

---

That means:



Where k is a constant of proportionality that you add when removing the proportionality sign.

Let g_m be gravity of moon and g_e be that of Earth.



Since the distance is the same in both cases, you have:



Replace gravity of Earth by that of Moon (or vice versa, provided you put the corresponding ratio) then replace the time on Earth.

Post your answer.