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dybydx
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dybydx asked in Science & MathematicsGeography · 10 years ago

How fast is a body falling when it hits bottom from a height of 45 feet?

What equation do you use? Then how do you convert that to miles per hour? Thanks

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  • Tasteless Skittles
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    10 years ago
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    I know that a falling body can only reach terminal velocity. I think TV is around 180mph (correct me if im wrong), but given the length, you need the equation t=sqrt(2d/g) and solve for time...then with time,use the equation V=1/2gt...i may be wrong, but hey, i aint einstein

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