When a ball is simply released from rest near Earth’s surface and allowed to fall freely

PHYSICS · Single correct · A Level · Physics · Mechanics and materials · Mechanics and materials

Problem

When a ball is simply released from rest near Earth’s surface and allowed to fall freely, its initial velocity

u

is (a)

9.8\,\text{m/s}

(b)

0\,\text{m/s}

(c)

-9.8\,\text{m/s}

(d)

4.4\,\text{m/s}