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A ball is dropped from a treetop 256 feet above the ground. How long does it take to hit the ground? (s = 16t2)

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Answer:

4

Explanation:

Given : A ball is dropped from a treetop 256 feet above the ground.

Formula:
s=16t^(2)

To Find :Time taken to hit the ground

Solution

formula given:



s=16t^(2)


s denotes the total distance

t denotes the total time

Since we are given that ball is dropped from a treetop 256 feet above the ground i.e. s = 256

put value s in the formula to find value of t(total time taken to hit the ground.


256=16t^(2)



(256)/(16) = t^(2)



16 = t^(2)



\sqrt[2]{16} = t



4= t


Thus, Total time taken to hit the ground is 4


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