In twice the time, an object will fall
A) four times as far.
B) twice as far.
C) 12 times as far.
D) eight times as far.
E) 16 times as far.

Name: In twice the time, an object will fall A) four times as far. B) twice as far. C) 12 times as far. D) eight times as far. E) 16 times as far.
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The distance an object falls is proportional to the square of the time it has been falling. Therefore, if the time is doubled, the distance fallen is four times greater (2^2 = 4).

In Twice the Time, an Object Will Fall