Substitute the values into the given formula. Then, use a calculator to find the approximate result.
≈ 251ft/s
Practice makes perfect
We can find the velocity of a dropped object when it hits the ground using the given formula.
v = sqrt(2gd)
In this formula, g is the acceleration due to gravity and d is the distance in feet that the object drops. We are given that a penny is dropped from 984feet and that the gravitational acceleration is 32 feet per second squared (ft/s^2). Let's substitute d = 984 and g= 32 into the formula to find the speed of the penny.
