Question

Remember to identify all your data, write the equation, and show your work.

King Kong carries Fay Wray up the 321-meter high Empire State Building. At the top of the skyscraper, Fay Wray’s shoe falls from her foot.

Neglecting air resistance, how long does it take for the shoe to reach the ground?

Answer 1

I believe it's 8.09 seconds, but I'm rusty on my physics.

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation for solving the time it takes for an object to fall is
`√(2d/g)`

So multiply the distance times 2, and you get 642 meters. Then you divide by gravities acceleration constant, 9.8, and you get 65.51. Finally,
`√(65.51)`, and you get 8.09 seconds.

I pulled the equation off of wikipedia and I'm unsure if it's the correct one, so hopefully this is correct. :/