Question

If you drop your keys from the tallest building in San Antonio, how fast will

they be falling after 3 seconds?

9.8 m/s

0 14,7 m/s

29.4 m/s

44,1 m/s

Answer 1

Hi there!

We can use the equation:

v = at, where in this instance:

v = velocity (m/s)

a = acceleration due to gravity (m/s²)

t = time (s)

g ≈ 9.8 m/s², so:

v = 9.8(3) = 29.4 m/s