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the formula v=√64h can be used to find the velocity v in feet per second of an object that has fallen h feet. Find the velocity of an object that has fallen 30 feet. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth

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v=\sqrt[]{64h}

start by replacing h for 30ft which is the height that the object has fallen


\begin{gathered} v=\sqrt[]{64\cdot30} \\ v=\sqrt[]{1920} \\ v=43.8178\approx43.82 \end{gathered}

the velocity is approximately 43.82 feet per second

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