document.write( "Question 1083122: On the set of a movie, a stuntman will be jumping from a helicopter that is hovering at a height of 120 feet and landing in a truck full of chicken feathers. How many seconds after he jumps does the truck need to be in position? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #697120 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Same problem, different numbers. \n" ); document.write( "================================================== \n" ); document.write( "As a publicity stunt, a late night talk show host drops a pumpkin from a rooftop that is 200 feet high. When will the pumpkin hit the ground, the nearest hundredth of a second? \n" ); document.write( "--------- \n" ); document.write( "s = at^2/2 = 16t^2 \n" ); document.write( "t = sqrt(s/16) = sqrt(200/16) seconds \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |