document.write( "Question 173297: The distance an object falls is directly proportional to the square of the time it has been falling. After 6 seconds it has fallen 1296 feet. How long will it take to fall 2304? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #128129 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The distance an object falls is directly proportional to the square of the time it has been falling. After 6 seconds it has fallen 1296 feet. How long will it take to fall 2304? \n" ); document.write( "------------- \n" ); document.write( "s = kt^2 \n" ); document.write( "1296 = k*36 \n" ); document.write( "k = 36 \n" ); document.write( "------------ \n" ); document.write( "2304 = 36t^2 \n" ); document.write( "t^2 = 64 \n" ); document.write( "t = 8 seconds total, meaning 2 more seconds from 1296'\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |