The Time T in Seconds It Takes an Object to Fall

question 123

Short Answer

The time t in seconds it takes an object to fall d feet is given by the following equation. An object took 25 seconds to fall to the ground. From what distance must it have been dropped? __________ feet

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Definitions:

Rational Function

A rational function is a ratio of two polynomials, where the denominator polynomial is not zero, used to describe relations that involve rates of change.

Undefined

A term used to describe an expression or result that does not have a meaningful value under given conditions, such as division by zero.

Divide

The operation of partitioning a number or algebraic expression by another, which essentially measures how many times the divisor fits into the dividend, mathematically.

Simplify

The process of altering an expression or equation to make it easier to work with, often by combining like terms or applying mathematical properties.