Solve the Problem

question 19

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem. Give the answer to the nearest tenth.
-A ball is thrown downward from a window in a tall building. Its position at time t in seconds is s = where s is in feet. How long (to the nearest tenth) will it take the ball to fall 140 feet?

• A)2.1 sec
• B)1.9 sec
• C)3.0 sec
• D)4.4 sec

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Definitions:

Cognitive-developmental Perspective

An approach to understanding human psychological development by examining how people perceive, think, and gain understanding of their world over time.

Moral Problems

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Justice And Fairness

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Piagetian Tasks

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