Write the equations of motions

In the first law of thermodynamics, triangle e=q-w, what does q stand for

A14 kg rock starting from rest free falls through a distance of 5.0 m with no air resistance. find the momentum change of the rock caused by its fall and the resulting change in the magnitude of earths velocity. earth mass is 6.0 * 10^24 kg. show your work assuming the rock earth system is closed.

Metals are good conductors of electricity because they