A squirrel jumps from a tree branch of height equal to 3.5 m. How much time does it take for the squirrel to reach the ground if it jumps downward at an initial speed of 0.25 m/s? (Show complete solution)

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A squirrel jumps from a tree branch of height equal to 3.5 m. How much time does it take for the squirrel to reach the ground if it jumps downward at an initial speed of 0.25 m/s? (Show complete solution) 

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