Question

The distance an object falls when dropped from a tower varies directly as the square of the time it falls. If the object falls 144 feet in 3 seconds, how far will it fall in 18 seconds? a. 4536 ft b. 5832 ft c. 5184 ft d. 288 ft

Answer 1

d = kt^2

where d = distance and t = time , k is some cosntant

Answer 2

First find k by plugging in t = 3 and d = 144

Answer 3

144 = k*3^2

solve for k.

Answer 4

thnx !