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AP Physics 1 / Introductory
Kinematics
OS-AP-2-TP7 · OpenStax College Physics for AP Courses 2e

Falling Objects (Problem 7)

Observing a spacecraft land on a distant asteroid, scientists notice that the craft is falling at a rate of 5 m/s. When it is 100 m closer to the surface of the asteroid, the craft reports a velocity of 8 m/s. According to their data, what is the approximate gravitational acceleration on this asteroid?