SOLUTION: The time it takes for a falling object to travel a certain distance d is given by the equation t=(square root of) 16/d where t is in seconds and d is in feet. If Krista dropped a b

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Question 884012: The time it takes for a falling object to travel a certain distance d is given by the equation t=(square root of) 16/d where t is in seconds and d is in feet. If Krista dropped a ball from a window 28 feet above ground, how long would it take for the ball to reach the ground?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
t+=+sqrt%2816%2Fd%29
t+=+sqrt%2816%2F28%29
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It's odd that the greater the height, the less time it takes to impact.