SOLUTION: The time t (in seconds) that it takes for a cliff diver to reach the water is a function of the height h (in feet) from which he dives: t = sqrt h /16 Find the exact time that it

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Question 200953: The time t (in seconds) that it takes for a cliff diver to reach the water is a function of the height h (in feet) from which he dives:
t = sqrt h /16
Find the exact time that it takes for a diver to hit the water when diving from 25 feet.
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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The given 25 feet is a measure of height. So just substitute 25 for in your formula and do the arithmetic:




Take the two square roots and you have it.

John