Question

A squirrel falls from this tree after being shocked by the falling apples. If the
squirrel was 3.5 meters above the ground, how long until the squirrel hits the
ground?

Answer 1

Answer:

0.85m

Explanation:

Given parameters:

Height of fall  = 3.5m

Unknown:

Duration of fall  = ?

Solution:

To solve this problem, we apply the right motion equation.

Since we know the height, we can use the equation below;

  S = ut + $\frac{1}{2} gt^{2}$  

  S is the height

  u is the initial velocity  = 0m/s

   t is the time

   g is the acceleration due to gravity

  3.5  = 0 + $\frac{1}{2}$ x 9.8 x t²

  3.5  = 4.9t²

       t² = $\frac{3.5}{4.9}$

       t² = 0.71

       t  = √0.71  = 0.85m