Here's the formula to use:
D = 1/2 A T²
Distance = (1/2) (Acceleration) (time)²
Now let's use it:
Distance = (1/2) (9.8 m/s² for Earth gravity) (1.2 seconds)²
Distance = (4.9 m/s²) (1.44 sec²)
Distance = (4.9 x 1.44) (m-s² / s²)
Distance = 7.06 meters
