A Ball Is Thrown Downward from a Window in a Tall

question 152

Multiple Choice

A ball is thrown downward from a window in a tall building. Its position at time t in seconds is $$\mathrm { s } ( \mathrm { t } ) = 16 \mathrm { t } ^ { 2 } + 32 \mathrm { t }$$ where s(t) is in feet. How long (to the nearest tenth) will it take the ball to fall 106 feet?

• A) 1.6 sec
• B) 2.6 sec
• C) 1.8 sec
• D) 3.2 sec

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