Solve the Problem $208 \mathrm { ft }$ High as It Is Falling, Its Height Is Given by Is

question 95

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-A rock falls from a tower that is $208 \mathrm { ft }$ high. As it is falling, its height is given by the formula $\mathrm { h } = 208 - 16 \mathrm { t } ^ { 2 }$ . How many seconds will it take for the rock to hit the ground $( h = 0 )$ ?

• A) \(13.9 \mathrm {~s}\)
• B) \(2,704 \mathrm {~s}\)
• C) \(14.4 \mathrm {~s}\)
• D) \(3.6 \mathrm {~s}\)

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