SOLUTION: The formula s = 16t^2 is used to approximate the distance s, in feet, that an object falls freely (from rest) in t seconds. Use this formula to solve the problem. (Round answer to

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Question 283013: The formula s = 16t^2 is used to approximate the distance s, in feet, that an object falls freely (from rest) in t seconds. Use this formula to solve the problem. (Round answer to the nearest tenth.)
How long would it take an object to fall freely from a bridge 725 feet above the water

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The formula s = 16t^2 is used to approximate the distance s, in feet, that an object falls freely (from rest) in t seconds. Use this formula to solve the problem.
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How long would it take an object to fall freely from a bridge 725 feet above the water
725 =16t^2
t^2 =725/16
t = sqrt(725)/4 seconds
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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