Mechanics → Appendix: Problem-Solving Techniques in Mechanics → Worked Example
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Worked Example

Problem:
A body falls from height $20 \, \text{m}$. Find velocity.

Solution

Use:

$$ v^2 = 2gh $$

$$ v = \sqrt{2 \times 9.8 \times 20} $$