Obtain the acceleration due to gravity on this planet

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Problem: An astronaut on a distant planet wants to determine its acceleration due to gravity. The astronaut throws a rock straight up with a velocity of + 20.6 m/s and measures a time of 20.9 s before the rock returns to his hand.

Part A: What is the acceleration (magnitude and direction) due to gravity on this planet? (Positive = up, negative = down).

Please show your results in detailed calculations.

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