On planet x, a rock is thrown straight up. the position and velocity of the ball at various times are listed below. (note: we chose "up" as the "+" direction. what is the acceleration due to gravity on planet x?

Explanation:

The values of the position and velocity of the ball are missing in the text - found the table in internet, see attached picture.

We can solve this problem by using the following SUVAT equation:

v(t) = u +at

where

v(t) is the velocity of the rock at time t

u is the initial velocity

a is the acceleration of gravity on the planet

t is the time

At t = 0, u = 20 m/s.

After 1 second, t = 1 and v = 15 m/s. Substituting these values and solving for a, we find:

And the negative sign means the acceleration is downward.

note: the given question is incomplete.

complete question is given below.

which is an example of kinetic energy?

a. the energy stored in ethanol  

b. a hockey puck sliding across the ice  

c. a compressed spring  

d. a ball sitting at the top of a ramp

solution: the kinetic energy is the energy posses by the virtue of the motion of the object.

in the given options, a, c and d are the example of potential energy because it is the energy posses by the virtue of the rest of the object. but option b has the kinetic energy as the object is in motion.

hence, a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the apex example of kinetic energy.

so, the option (b) a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the correct option.