Question

A falling stone is at a certain instant 302 feet above the ground. 3 seconds later it is only 14 feet above the ground. From what height was it dropped

Answer 1

delta h = 14-302 = -Vi*(3) -1/2*g*(3)^2

find Vi
use that to find the height it's fallen up to that point by
Vi^2 = 2*g*d

d+302 = initial height