SOLUTION: How long would it take for a ball dropped from a 625 ft building to hit the ground?

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Question 810509: How long would it take for a ball dropped from a 625 ft building to hit the ground?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The equation is
+d+=+-16t%5E2+ in feet and seconds
when there is no initial velocity
+-625+=+-16%2At%5E2+
+t%5E2+=+39.0625+
+t+=+6.25+
It will take 6.25 sec