A Ball Dropped from the Top of a Building Hits

question 26

Essay

A ball dropped from the top of a building hits the ground 8.0 s later. How high is the building (in meters)?

---

Definitions:

Increase Liabilities

An action that results in a rise in the obligations or debts of a company, affecting the company's financial position.

Increase Owner's Equity

An action or event that enhances the net worth of a business as reflected in capital or owner's investment.

Decrease Assets

A reduction in the total value or amount of economic resources owned or controlled by an entity.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of an entity that remains after deducting its liabilities, reflecting the ownership interest in the company.