The distance an object falls is directly proportional to the square of the time it falls. A ball falls 144 feet in 3 seconds. How far will an object fall in 4 seconds?

answer

144÷3 = 48 feet per second

therefore 4 seconds will be 48×4 =192 secomds

d = 256 ft.

Step-by-step explanation:

The distance an object falls is directly proportional to the square of the time it falls.

First, we name the variables.

Let d= the distance.

t= time

Write the formula for direct variation, where y varies directly with the square of x.

y=kx2

We will use d in place of y and t in place of x.

d=kt2

Substitute the given values for the variables.

d=144whent=3144=k⋅32

Solve for the constant of variation.

144916=k⋅99=k

Write the equation that relates d and t.

d=kt2

Substitute in the constant of variation.

d=16t2

Find d when t=4.

Write the equation that relates d and t.

d=16t2

Substitute the given value for t.

d=16⋅42

Simplify.

d=256

An object will fall 256 feet in 4 seconds.

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