Kathy dropped a snowball from a building that is 39.2 meters tall. The equation t2 = 39.29.8 represents the amount of time, in seconds, it takes for the snowball to reach the ground. How long did it take the snowball to reach the ground?

We note that the equation that is compatible with the given equation is the kinematic equation of free fall where;

t² = 39.2 × 2/9.81

From which we have;

The time it takes the snowball to reach the ground is approximately 2.83 seconds

Step-by-step explanation:

The height of the building from which the ball is dropped, h = 39.2 m

The equation of the dropped a snowball, is given as follows;

t² = 39.2 × 9.8

Using the From the equation of free fall, we have;

s = u·t + 1/2·g·t²

Where;

u = The initial velocity = 0 m/s

t = The time of flight

g = The acceleration due to gravity = 9.81 m/s²

Therefore, we get;

∴ s = The height from which the snowball is dropped = 39.2 m

Therefore, we get;

39.2 = 0×t + 1/2×9.81×t²

∴ t² = 39.2 × 2/9.81  ≈ 7.99

t = √(7.99) ≈ 2.83

The time it takes the snowball to reach the ground, t ≈ 2.83 s.

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