A New Caledonian Crow Releases a Nut from a Height

question 77

Multiple Choice

A New Caledonian Crow releases a nut from a height of 78m to collect the meat once it breaks. In 4 seconds, the nut travels 78m before hitting the ground. What is the distance the nut travels in the last 2 seconds of its free fall?

• A)58.8 m
• B)54.6 m
• C)52.4 m
• D)49.8 m

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