Question

A CARPENTER WORKING AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE MISTAKENLY DROPPED HIS HAMMER FROM A HEIGHT OF 125m. How long does it take to reach the ground?

Answer 1

It all depends how heavy the hammer is

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

5.05 s

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Δy = 125 m

v₀ = 0 m/s

a = 9.8 m/s²

Find: t

Δy = v₀ t + ½ at²

(125 m) = (0 m/s) t + ½ (9.8 m/s²) t²

t = 5.05 s