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  • 24-05-2018
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if you hold out your hand and drop a penny, about how long does it take to hit the floor?

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sqdancefan
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  • 24-05-2018
The equation of motion can be
  h(t) = -16t^2 + 4
for a penny dropped from a height of 4 feet. Then h(t) = 0 for
  0 = -16t^2 +4
  t^2 = 4/16
  t = √(1/4) = 1/2

It takes about 1/2 second for the penny to hit the floor.
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