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

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

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Interactive Video

Mathematics

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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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.

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