The distance a freely falling object falls from rest in one-half second is
A)2 m.
B)4 m.
C)6 m.
D)none of the above

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The distance a freely falling object falls can be calculated using the formula $d = \frac{1}{2}gt^2$, where $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity (approximately $9.8 \, \text{m/s}^2$ on the surface of the Earth) and $t$ is the time in seconds. For $t = 0.5$ seconds, $d = \frac{1}{2} \times 9.8 \times (0.5)^2 = 1.225 \, \text{m}$, which is not listed among the options.

The Distance a Freely Falling Object Falls from Rest in One-Half