SOLUTION: A construction worker drops a hammer from a height of 50 feet. After how many seconds will the hammer land on the ground? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
A) 0.63 seco
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Question 732104: A construction worker drops a hammer from a height of 50 feet. After how many seconds will the hammer land on the ground? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
A) 0.63 seconds
B) 1.77 seconds
C) 2.00 seconds
D) 5.00 seconds Answer by lwsshak3(11628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A construction worker drops a hammer from a height of 50 feet. After how many seconds will the hammer land on the ground? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
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Equation for falling objects: t=√(2y/g), t=time in seconds, y=displacement, g=gravity=32ft/sec^2
t=√(2*50)/g))=√(100/32)=1.77 (ans B)
After how many seconds will the hammer land on the ground? 1.77 sec (ans B)
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