SOLUTION: The function s(t) = 16t² is used to approximate the distance s, in feet, that an object falls freely from rest in t seconds.
Suspended 1053 ft above the water, the bridge over
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Question 463947: The function s(t) = 16t² is used to approximate the distance s, in feet, that an object falls freely from rest in t seconds.
Suspended 1053 ft above the water, the bridge over Colorado’s Royal Gorge is the world’s highest bridge. How long would it take an object to fall freely from the bridge?
Im not sure of how to solve this equation is there someone who might help with this question. I would appreciate your help. Thank you so much !
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
t =~ 8.1125 seconds
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