The distance (in feet)that an object will fall in $t$ seconds is given by the formula $s = 16 t ^ { 2 }$ . How long will it take an object to fall 576 feet?
A)6 sec
B)36 sec
C)8 sec
D)7 sec
E)35 sec

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To find the time $t$, we use the formula $s = 16t^2$ and solve for $t$ when $s = 576$. Substituting 576 for $s$, we get $576 = 16t^2$. Dividing both sides by 16 gives $t^2 = 36$. Taking the square root of both sides gives $t = 6$.

The Distance (In Feet)that an Object Will Fall In ttt Seconds Is Given by the Formula

The Distance (In Feet)that an Object Will Fall In $t$ Seconds Is Given by the Formula