Problema Solution

an objects heighty in feet above the ground after falling for t seconds is given by the equation y= 16xsquared + h, where h is the height in feet. Use this equation to determine how long it would take a penny to drop from the top of a building that is 2,717 ft high.

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Solution: The height is Y, the Time used is T,  H = 2,717Ft

               the equation is Y=H-16t^2, when the penny heat the ground the height "Y" = 0

 

               So Y = 2717 - 16t^2,

 

                    2717=16t^2,   t =13s