SOLUTION: A stuntman jumps off a roof 375ft from the ground. How long will it take him, falling freely, to reach the ground. (use formula s=16t^2)

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Question 634729: A stuntman jumps off a roof 375ft from the ground. How long will it take him, falling freely, to reach the ground. (use formula s=16t^2)

Answer by stanbon(57414) About Me  (Show Source):
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A stuntman jumps off a roof 375ft from the ground. How long will it take him, falling freely, to reach the ground. (use formula s=16t^2)
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16t^2 = 375
t = sqrt(375/16)
t = (5/4)sqrt(15)
t = 4.84.. seconds
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Cheers,
Stan H.