SOLUTION: The distance, s(t), in feet traveled by a freely falling object is given by the function s(t)=16t^2 where t is time in seconds. Use this formula to find the time it would take for

Algebra.Com
Question 1006846: The distance, s(t), in feet traveled by a freely falling object is given by the function s(t)=16t^2 where t is time in seconds. Use this formula to find the time it would take for an object to fall to the ground from a cliff that is 400 feet high.
Answer by ikleyn(52778)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
.
The equation to find the unknown time t is

= .

= = 25.

t = = 5 seconds.


RELATED QUESTIONS

the distance,s(t) in feet traveled by a freely falling object is given by the function... (answered by Alan3354)
The height of a building is 1171 feet how long would it take for an object to fall to the (answered by Cromlix)
I have a question about height, please help The height of a building is 1582 ft. How... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)
the distance, D in feet traveled by a freely falling object is given by the equation D =... (answered by jsmallt9)
I have another one: the height of a building is 1651 ft. how long would it take an... (answered by richwmiller)
The height of a building is 1554 ft. How long would it take an object to fall to the... (answered by flame8855)
I need help with this question, Please The height of a building is 1651 ft. how long... (answered by richwmiller)
the height of the buliding is 1176 feet. how long would it take an object to fall to the... (answered by ankor@dixie-net.com)
hello, Can someone help with this question The height of building is 1332 ft how long... (answered by stanbon)