The displacement of a body under gravity can be calculated using the equation of motion:
Equation of Motion:
s = ut + (1/2)gt²
where:
s is the displacement
u is the initial velocity (0 m/s, since the body falls from rest)
t is the time (1 s)
g is the acceleration due to gravity (10 m/s²)
Calculation:
Substituting the values into the equation:
s = 0 × 1 + (1/2) × 10 × 1²
= 0 + 5
= 5 m
