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The formula t= represents the time t in seconds that it takes an object

4
to fall from a height of h feet. If a rock falls from 125 feet, estimate how long
it will take the rock to hit the ground. Estimate the square root to the nearest
integer.

User Andorov
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Answer: 3 seconds

Step-by-step explanation:

t = √h / 4

t = (√125) / 4

t = (5√5) / 4

t = 2.795 seconds

Because integer numbers can't be decimals so we round it to 3.

User Alex Dowining
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