Concept explainers
(a)
To find:pattern in the distance
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Calculation:distance covered in first second by ball is
On observing,
At every second, 9.8 meter added to previous distance which form finite arithmetic sequence.
(b)
To calculate:total distance in n seconds
(b)
Answer to Problem 86E
Explanation of Solution
Given information:pattern in part (a)
Formula needed:
Calculation:
Thus,
The total distance the ball falls in n seconds is
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