Answer to Question #237019 in Physics for Jhay

Question

Suppose that a ball is dropped from a tower 70 m high. How far will it fall after 3 seconds?

Answer 1

After 3 seconds, the ball will be

$$h=\frac{gt^2}{2}=\frac{9.8·3^2}2=44.1\text{ m}$$

below the point where it was dropped.