How to find the time it takes for a falling object to hit the floor

The video tutorial explains how to determine when a diver hits the water after jumping from a 32-foot platform. The position of the diver is represented by the equation s(t) = -16t^2 + 16t + 32, where t is time. The goal is to find the time when the diver's position is zero, indicating they have hit the water. By solving the quadratic equation, it is determined that the diver hits the water at t = 2 seconds.

What does T represent in the context of the diver's jump?

What is the equation representing the position of the diver as a function of time?

How do you solve the equation to find the time when the diver hits the water?

What are the possible values of T obtained from the equation, and which one is valid?

At what time does the diver hit the water according to the calculations?