Solve the Problem $$h = 208 - 16 t ^ { 2 }$$

question 280

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 13.9 s
• B) 2,704 s
• C) 14.4 s
• D) 3.6 s

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