document.write( "Question 993243: A skydriver jump out of a plane traveling 10,000ft above the ground how high is she after 10 seconds? After 15 seconds \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #612655 by macston(5194)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! t=time falling, in seconds \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Distance fallen=(1/2)(acceleration of gravity)(time in seconds)^2 \n" ); document.write( "Distance=1/2(32ft/s^2)(t^2) \n" ); document.write( "For 10 seconds: \n" ); document.write( "Distance fallen=1/2(32ft/s^2)(10s)^2=(16ft/s^2)(100s^2)=1600 feet \n" ); document.write( "Height=10000ft-1600ft=8400 feet \n" ); document.write( "ANSWER 1: She is 8400 feet high after 10 seconds. \n" ); document.write( "For 15 seconds: \n" ); document.write( "Distance fallen=1/2(32ft/s^2)(15s)^2=(16ft/s^2)(225s^2)=3600 feet \n" ); document.write( "Height=10000ft-3600ft=6400 feet \n" ); document.write( "ANSWER 2: She is 6400 feet high after 15 seconds. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |