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Question 524624: Hello, Will you please solve and explain this question for me as i am completely stuck as their is only 1 value for me to use in an equation? thank you !!!
A rockis released at the top of a tower. It hits the ground at after falling for 8.0 seconds. What is the height of the tower?

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A rock is released at the top of a tower. It hits the ground at after falling for 8.0 seconds. What is the height of the tower?
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h(t) = -16t^2
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h(8) = -16(8^2)
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h(8) = -16*64 = -1024 ft
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The rock fell 1024 ft.
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Cheers,
Stan H.