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Question 862091: You drop a water ballon off a building 202 feet in the air. How long till it hits your friend who is 6 feet tall?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+d%28t%29+=+-16t%5E2+
+-+%28+202+-+6+%29+=+-16%2At%5E2+
+-16t%5E2+=+-196+
+t%5E2+=+12.25+
+t+=+3.5+
It will take 3.5 sec