SOLUTION: s=16t^2 an acorn falls from the top of an oak tree and takes 2 sec. to hit the ground. How high is the tree?

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Question 41597: s=16t^2
an acorn falls from the top of an oak tree and takes 2 sec. to hit the ground. How high is the tree?

Answer by checkley71(8403)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
S=16*2~2 OR S=16*4 OR S=64
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