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

question 46

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 1364 feet tall. Find the time required for the coin to reach ground level. Round your answer to the three decimal places.

• A)2.308 sec
• B)8.957 sec
• C)2.172 sec
• D)8.711 sec
• E)9.233 sec

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