A squirrel drops a pecan from a branch 9.7 meters above the ground. How long does it take for the pecan to hit the ground?  What is its velocity when it strikes the ground?

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A squirrel drops a pecan from a branch 9.7 meters above the ground.

  1. How long does it take for the pecan to hit the ground? 
  2. What is its velocity when it strikes the ground?
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