Question

If a wedding ring is dropped from a tall building, the distance it has fallen in feet is given by 16t2, where t is the time in secondssince the ring was dropped. How far has the ring fallen after 2 seconds?Select one:a. 32 ftb. 64 ftc.48 ftd. 196 ft

Answer 1

The distance the ring has fallen is given by 16t².

Then, after t = 2 seconds, we have:

16*2² = 16*4 = 64 ft

Answer: b