Solve.
-The distance that an object falls when it is dropped is directly proportional to the square of the amount of time since it was dropped. An object falls 39.2 meters in 2 seconds. Find the distance the
Object falls in 3 seconds.
A) 88.2 meters
B) 6 meters
C) 58.8 meters
D) 29.4 meters

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The distance fallen is proportional to the square of the time, so if it falls 39.2 meters in 2 seconds, it will fall (3/2)^2 times that distance in 3 seconds. (3/2)^2 = 9/4, so 39.2 * 9/4 = 88.2 meters.

Solve. -The Distance That an Object Falls When It Is Dropped