Question

If a ball is dropped near the surface of the earth, then the distance it falls is directly proportional to the square of the time it has fallen. A ball is dropped over the edge of a vertical cliff and falls 39.2 meters in two seconds.

Determine the distance (in meters) the ball would have dropped in 3.5 seconds.

The ball would have dropped ____ meters. Round your answer to two decimal places.

Answer 1

I wish I knew the answer. I'm really sorry. ;(

Answer 2

39.2 / 2 = 19.6 * 3.5 = 68.6

Answer 3

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