If a rock is thrown downward near the surface of Mercury, then the downward velocity V, in meters per second,  of the rock after t seconds satisfies the equation of change

.A: What can you conclude about the function ?

B: If the rock is thrown downward with an initial velocity of 5 meters per second, find a formula that gives the velocity of the rock after t seconds.C: What is the acceleration due to gravity on the surface of Mercury?

What will be an ideal response?


A: V is a linear function with slope 3.59.

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B:

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C: 3.59 meters per second per second


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