A physics student measures the depth of a deep hole by dropping a rock into the hole. The rock takes 5 seconds to hit the bottom. Assuming g 10 m/s, the depth of the hole is approximately:

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A physics student measures the depth of a deep hole by dropping a rock into the hole. The rock takes 5 seconds to hit the
bottom. Assuming g = 10 m/s2, the depth of the hole is approximately:
%3D
A. 25 meters
B. 50 meters
C.
100 meters
D. 125 meters
E.
200 meters
Transcribed Image Text:A physics student measures the depth of a deep hole by dropping a rock into the hole. The rock takes 5 seconds to hit the bottom. Assuming g = 10 m/s2, the depth of the hole is approximately: %3D A. 25 meters B. 50 meters C. 100 meters D. 125 meters E. 200 meters
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