An object released from rest on another planet requires one second to fall a distance of 6 meters. What is the acceleration due to gravity on this planet? A)3 m/s² B)6 m/s² C)12 m/s² D)15 m/s² E)none of the above

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The formula for acceleration due to gravity is:
a = 2d/t^2, where d is the distance and t is the time taken to fall.
Substituting the values, we get:
a = 2*6/1^2 = 12 m/s^2. 
Therefore, the acceleration due to gravity on this planet is 12 m/s^2, which is option C.

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