document.write( "Question 1178109: An object moving vertically is at the given heights at the specified times. Find the position equation s =1/2at^2 + v0t + s0 for the object.
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document.write( "t = 1 second, s = 156 feet\r
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document.write( "t = 2 seconds, s = 108 feet\r
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document.write( "t = 3 seconds, s = 28 feet \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #807275 by Boreal(15235)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! s=-16t^2+vt+s0 \n" ); document.write( "156=-16+v+s0; v+s0=172 \n" ); document.write( "108=-64+2v+s0; 2v+s0=172; therefore v=0 and s0=172 \n" ); document.write( "28=-144+3v+s0; 3v+s0=172 \n" ); document.write( "The equation is s(g)=-(1/2)at^2+172 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "It is dropped from a height of 172 feet. \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |