The Acceleration Due to the Earth's Gravity, in English Units

question 30

Multiple Choice

The acceleration due to the Earth's gravity, in English units, is 32 ft/s². In the absence of air friction, a ball is dropped from rest. Its speed on striking the ground is exactly 132 ft/s. From what height was the ball dropped?

• A) 165 ft
• B) 272 ft
• C) 132 ft
• D) 421 ft

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