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A toy falls from a window 70 feet above the ground. How long does it take the toy to hit the​ ground?

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Answer:

2.09 seconds.

Explanation:

We are given...

y = 70 feet

v0 = 0 feet/second

a = 32 feet/second^2

We need to find t using the following equation...

y = v0 * t + (1/2) * a * t^2

70 = 0 * t + (1/2) * 32 * t^2

70 = (1/2) * 32 * t^2

70 = 16t^2

16t^2 = 70

t^2 = 4.375

t = sqrt(4.375)

t = 2.091650066

So, it will take the toy about 2.09 seconds to hit the ground.

Hope this helps!

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