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

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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 1372 feet tall. Find the time required for the coin to reach ground level. Round your answer to the three decimal places.

• A) 2.849 sec
• B) 10.273 sec
• C) 10.693 sec
• D) 3.087 sec
• E) 10.091 sec

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