Multiple choice

An object dropped from the top of a tower reaches the ground after 8 seconds. How high is the tower?

  1. 64 ft.

  2. 128 ft.

  3. 256 ft.

  4. 1024 ft.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Using the formula h = 1/2 * g * t^2, where g is approximately 32 ft/s^2 and t is 8 seconds: h = 0.5 * 32 * 64 = 16 * 64 = 1024 ft.

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