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  • 06-04-2017
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A ball is dropped from a treetop 256 feet above the ground. How long does it take to hit the ground?

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irspow
irspow irspow
  • 06-04-2017
Assuming gravity is constant and ignoring wind resistance...

h(t)=hi+vit-16t^2....vi=0 and hi=256 so

h(t)=256-16t^2

When it hits the ground, h=0 so

256-16t^2=0

16t^2=256

t^2=16, and since t>0

t=4 seconds
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