Question

A parachutist's rate during a free fall reaches
231
feet per second. What is this rate in meters per second? At this rate, how many meters will the parachutist fall during
20
seconds of free fall? In your computations, assume that
1
meter is equal to
3.3
feet. Do not round your answers.

Answer 1

what do you have so far

Answer 2

i have to find the rate and distance fallen in 20 m
none

Answer 3

?

Answer 4

we can use google

Answer 5

type into search bar:
231 ft/sec = m/s

Answer 6

here http://bit.ly/1xBFNm2

Answer 7

that gives us the answers

Answer 8

that is for part a)

Answer 9

the 70.4088 is the m/s

Answer 10

correct

Answer 11

now multiply by 20 to get the total distance covered in 20 seconds

Answer 12

1408.176 is m

Answer 13

correct

Answer 14

thanks