Solve the problem. Round your answer to the nearest tenth, when appropriate.A ball is thrown downward from a window in a tall building. Its position at time t in seconds is given by , where s is in feet. How long will it take the ball to fall ?

A. 2.6 sec
B. 1.4 sec
C. 1.6 sec
D. 2.4 sec


Answer: C

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A.
B. {1}
C.
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