Question

Jack jumped off a diving board and hit the water at 15.68 m/s downward. How long was he falling for before he hit the water?

Answer 1

Answer:

1.6 s

Explanation:

From the question given above, the following data were:

Velocity (v) = 15.68 m/s

Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.8 m/s²

Time (t) =?

Thus, we can calculate the time taken for Jack to hit the water by using the following formula:

v = gt

15.68 = 9.8 × t

Divide both side by 9.8

t = 15.68 / 9.8

t = 1.6 s

Therefore, it took Jack 1.6 s to hit the water.