The formula below gives V, the velocity in feet per second of falling object t seconds after it has been dropped.

V(t)=32t

If a suitcase is dropped from an airplane, How fast will it be falling after 8 seconds?

Question

The formula below gives V, the velocity in feet per second of falling object t seconds after it has been dropped.

V(t)=32t

If a suitcase is dropped from an airplane, How fast will it be falling after 8 seconds?

campbell_st · Answer

substitute t = 8 into your formula.

anonymous · Answer

so is it 40 feet per second ?

campbell_st · Answer

isn't the formula

$$V(t) = 32 \times t$$

so you need to find 

$$V(8) = 32 \times 8$$

anonymous · Answer

thank you so much!