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If a rock falls from 125 feet, estimate how long it will take the rock to hit the ground. Estimate the square root to the nearest integer before dividing. Express your answer as a decimal. about seconds​

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Answer:

it takes about 2.79 seconds for the object to hit the ground

Explanation:

t√h/4

h=125 feet

t=√125/4=√25×√5/4

t=5√5/4=11.18/4

t=2.79 secs

it takes the object 2.79 seconds to

hit theground

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