The distance that a free falling object falls is directly proportional to the square of the time it falls (before it hits the ground). If an object fell 54⁢ft in 2 seconds, how far will it have fallen by the end of 4 seconds? Round your answer to the nearest integer if necessary.

The distance that a free falling object falls is directly proportional to the square of the time it falls (before it hits the ground). If an object fell 54⁢ft in 2 seconds, how far will it have fallen by the end of 4 seconds? Round your answer to the nearest integer if necessary.

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.9: Use Direct And Inverse Variation

Problem 8.177TI: The distance an object falls is directly proportional to the square of the time it falls. A ball...

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