SOLUTION: Answer the question. You will need to use the formula 4.9t2 + vot = s. A bolt falls from an airplane at an altitude of 2265 meters (s). Approximately how long does it take for t

Question 209950: Answer the question. You will need to use the formula 4.9t2 + vot = s.
A bolt falls from an airplane at an altitude of 2265 meters (s). Approximately how long does it take for the bolt to reach the ground? (Points: 5)
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

where S = the distance above ground (the height or altitude), t = time in seconds, and is the initial velocity (zero in this case).
Divide both sides by 4.9
Now take the square root of both sides.
seconds. (Rounded to the nearest tenth)
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