A Heavy Object (With Negligible Air Resistance) Is Dropped from a Plane

question 85

Multiple Choice

A heavy object (with negligible air resistance) is dropped from a plane. During the first second of fall, the object falls 17.4 meters; during the second second, it falls 52.2 meters; during the third second, it falls 87.0 meters; and during the fourth second, it falls 121.8 meters. If this pattern continues, how many meters will the object fall in 10 seconds?

• A)2505.6 meters
• B)1409.4 meters
• C)626.4 meters
• D)1740.0 meters
• E)852.6 meters

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