Question

A stone falls off a tall building and hits the ground 8.2 seconds later. To the nearest meter, how high was the building?

Answer 1

Hello! Do you have an idea of how to proceed?

Answer 2

Hello! To be honest, I'm a little unsure.

Answer 3

That's fine!

That happens a lot when you're still learning :)

Answer 4

Yeah, hopefully I can learn this soon. :) Tests is soon. D:

Answer 5

I know I can draw a picture... but labeling will be kinda weird, but I can tr.

Answer 6

Good luck on the tests!

The first step is to understand the problem. Sometimes \(\sf reading\) isn't the best way to understand a problem.

So that's why some people work better if they draw pictures, try to think about it differently (sometimes making it interesting, like making it something more interesting than a rock), or recapping the problem. And they don't work well for some people. And other ways work better for some people. It depends on who you are, I guess.

I like pictures and making sure I know what's all in the problem.

So I look forward to seeing your picture!
I also like to go through it and pick out what "physical quantities" and cues are in the problem. And, of course, the actual question....

Good picture!

Answer 7

Yeah, I work better visually. So pictures tend to help. :)

Answer 8

Setting up the equation and just knowing what to use is confusing me.

I mean we're given time = 8.2 seconds

Answer 9

If you want, then, you can include the time in the picture! As long as you know what it means, it's fine. It is \(\sf yours\).

I would do this, for me:I work best visually, too.