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8. A penny dropped into a wishing well

reaches the bottom in 1.50 seconds. How
deep was the well?

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To calculate the depth of the well, we can use the equation:

distance = 1/2 * acceleration due to gravity * time^2

Where distance is the depth of the well, acceleration due to gravity is 9.8 m/s^2, and time is the time it takes for the penny to fall to the bottom of the well.

Plugging in the given value of time = 1.5 seconds and acceleration due to gravity = 9.8 m/s^2.

Distance = 1/2 * 9.8 * (1.5)^2 = 11.55 meters

So the depth of the well is approximately 11.55 meters.
User Tktsubota
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Answer: 11 meters

Explanation: i'm rlly sorry if i am wrong

User Alex Bollbach
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