Solve.
-Neglecting air resistance, the distance h traveled by a free-falling object in time t is given by the formula $\mathrm { h } = 16 \mathrm { t } ^ { 2 }$ . U Use this formula to find the time of free fall for a parachutist who falls 2605 feet before opening her parachute. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a second.
A)204.2 sec
B)3.2 sec
C)81.4 sec
D)12.8 sec

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To find the time $t$, we use the formula $h = 16t^2$ with $h = 2605$. Solving for $t$, we get $t = \sqrt{\frac{2605}{16}}$, which gives $t \approx 12.8$ seconds.

Solve -Neglecting Air Resistance, the Distance H Traveled by a Free-Falling

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-Neglecting Air Resistance, the Distance H Traveled by a Free-Falling