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How long does it take for a golf ball to fall from rest for a distance of 11.8 m?

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wgriffin17 asked:


(a) How long does it take for a golf ball to fall from rest for a distance of 11.8 m? (b) How far would the ball fall in twice that time?

Jerry
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  • 3 Responses to “How long does it take for a golf ball to fall from rest for a distance of 11.8 m?”

    1. Ben C Says:

      The time that you are trying to find.

    2. stmc Says:

      The negative means downward.

    3. dhaminator Says:

      Write down this equation

      a)

      d=(1/2)at^2
      11.8=(1/2)(9.8)t^2
      2.4=t^2
      1.55s=t

      b)

      d=(1/2)at^2
      d=(1/2)(9.8)(2*1.55)^2
      d=47.1m