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A squirrel jumps down from a tall tree. Assuming the squirrel is in free fall,

how far will it have fallen in 1.3 seconds?
O A. 6.4 m
B. 13.2 m
O C. 8.3 m
O D. 11.1 m

User Sfblaauw
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Answer:

8.3 m

Step-by-step explanation:

A squirrel jumps down from a tall tree. Assuming the squirrel is in free fall, how-example-1
User Rupam Datta
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Use the formula:
d=.5 x g x t^2

G=9.8 meters per second
t=1.3 seconds

d=0.5×9.8×1.3^2

Answer is C. 8.3 m
User Peter Keuter
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