Question

A parachutist's speed during a free fall reaches 231 feet per second. What is this speed in meters per second? At this speed, how many meters will theparachutist fall during 15 seconds of free fall? In your computations, assume that 1 meter is equal to 3.3 feet. Do not round your answers.

Answer 1

speed = 231 ft/s

231 ft/s x 1 m/ 3.3 ft = 70. m/s

distance = speed x time

distance = 70 x 15

distance = 1050 m