Solve the Problem $15 \mathrm {~meter}$ Cliff? (Use $\mathrm { g } = 9.8 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { sec } ^ { 2 }$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-At about what velocity do you enter the water if you jump from a $15 \mathrm {~meter}$ cliff? (Use $\mathrm { g } = 9.8 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { sec } ^ { 2 }$ .)

• A) \(17 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { sec }\)
• B) \(2 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { sec }\)
• C) \(- 8.5 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { sec }\)
• D) \(- 17 \mathrm {~m} / \mathrm { sec }\)