Question

8 in = 0.5 g(/\t)^2
How do I solve this ?

Answer 1

you want to solve for t right?

well get t on its own

8 = 0.5 g t^2
8/(0.5g) = t^2
sqrt(4/g) = t

Answer 2

If your question means the distance is 8 inches then you need to be careful with units.

g = 9.81 m/s^2
g= 32 ft/s^2
g= 386 in/s^2

Make sure you use consistent units

Answer 3

a good point well made

Answer 4

Would I plug in 368 in/s^2 for g ?