SOLUTION: How long would it take an object to fall freely from the top of a tower 1570 feet tall? The formula is s=16t^2 s=ft t=sec

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Question 298833: How long would it take an object to fall freely from the top of a tower 1570 feet tall?
The formula is s=16t^2
s=ft
t=sec
Answer by Stitch(470) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given 1570+=+16%2AT%5E2
Divide both sides by 16
98.125+=+T%5E2 Take the square root of both sides
highlight%289.91+=+T%29