SOLUTION: The Washington Monument is 555 ft high. How long would it take an object to fall freely from the top?

SOLUTION: The Washington Monument is 555 ft high. How long would it take an object to fall freely from the top?

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Question 468780: The Washington Monument is 555 ft high. How long would it take an object to fall freely from the top?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s = 16t^2 is commonly used
555 = 16t^2

t =~ 5.89 seconds
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