Question:

A ball dropped from a bridge hits the surface of the water in 3 𝑠. The height of the bridge, ignoring air resistance, is ___ π‘š (rounded off to one decimal place). (Use $𝑔 = 9.8 π‘šπ‘ ^{βˆ’2}$)

Updated On: Feb 2, 2025
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Correct Answer: 44.1

Solution and Explanation

Using the equation of motion:

\( s = \frac{1}{2}gt^2, \)

substitute \(g = 9.8\) m/s2 and \(t = 3\) s:

\( s = \frac{1}{2} \times 9.8 \times (3)^2 = 44.1 \text{ m}. \)

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