If We Ignore Air Resistance, the Distance D(t) (In Feet) $d ( t ) = 16 t ^ { 2 }$

question 97

Multiple Choice

If we ignore air resistance, the distance d(t) (in feet) that an object travels in free fall can be approximated by $d ( t ) = 16 t ^ { 2 }$ , where t is the time in seconds after the object was dropped. If a Building is 1323 ft high, how long will it take an object to fall from the top of the building? Round To one decimal place.

• A) 9.1 sec
• B) 2.3 sec
• C) 36.4 sec
• D) 12.9 sec

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