Question

Use the rationalized expression from the previous question to

calculate the time, in seconds, that the cliff diver is in free fall.
Assume the acceleration due to gravity, a, is -9.8 m/s2, and the
dive distance, d, is -35 m. The negative numbers indicate the
direction is downward. Round the answer to two decimal places.

Answer 1

Time taken (t) = 2.67 s (Approx)

Explanation:

Find:

Time taken (t)

Given:

Initial velocity (u) = 0 m/s

Acceleration due to gravity(a) = -9.8 m/s²

Distance (d) = -35 m

Computation:

Using 2nd equation of motion,

d = ut + (1/2)at²

-35 = (0)t + (1/2)(-9.8)t²

-35 = -4.9 (t²)

t² = 7.1428

t = 2.6726

Time taken (t) = 2.67 s (Approx)