Suppose the Position Function for a Free-Falling Object on a Certain

question 31

Multiple Choice

Suppose the position function for a free-falling object on a certain planet is given by A silver coin is dropped from the top of a building that is 1372 feet tall. Determine the average velocity of the coin over the time interval

• A)-113 ft/sec
• B)80 ft/sec
• C)112 ft/sec
• D)-112 ft/sec
• E)-80 ft/sec

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