The distance a free falling object had traveled can be modeled by the equation d=1/2 at^2 where a is acceleration due to gravity and t is the amount of time the object has fallen. What is t in terms of a and d?

Question

Mathematics

Lamont Ruiz

21 April, 10:03

The distance a free falling object had traveled can be modeled by the equation d=1/2 at^2 where a is acceleration due to gravity and t is the amount of time the object has fallen. What is t in terms of a and d?

+5

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Alfonso Mcclain · Answer 1

D = (1/2) * a*t²

Multiply both sides by 2

2d = a*t²

Divide both sides by a

2d/a=t²

Now take square root both sides. You will get t in terms of d and a