SOLUTION: The distance (in feet) that an object will fall in t seconds is given by the formula s=16t^2. How long will it take an object to fall 256 feet?

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Question 442601: The distance (in feet) that an object will fall in t seconds is given by the formula s=16t^2. How long will it take an object to fall 256 feet?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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If s=16t2; then
256=16t2
16=t2
4=t
It takes 4 seconds to fall 256 feet..