Question

The formula t=h√4 represents the time t in seconds that it takes an object to fall from a height of h feet. If an egg falls from a height of 330 feet, estimate how long it will take to reach the ground.

Answer 1

Given:

Consider the given formula is

$t=\dfrac{\sqrt{h}}{4}$

It represents the time t in seconds that it takes an object to fall from a height of h feet.

An egg falls from a height of 330 feet

To find:

The time taken by egg to reach the ground.

Solution:

We have,

$t=\dfrac{\sqrt{h}}{4}$

Substitute h=330 in the above formula.

$t=\dfrac{\sqrt{330}}{4}$

$t=\dfrac{18.1659}{4}$

$t=4.541475$

$t\approx 4.54$

Therefore, the egg reach to the ground in about 4.54 seconds.