The Time for a Rock to Hit the Ground When

question 50

Multiple Choice

The time for a rock to hit the ground when it is dropped from a height of h feet is described by the equation where t is in seconds. If it takes 2.75 seconds for a rock to fall what was the height h ?

• A) 121 feet
• B) 30.25 feet
• C) 44 feet

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