To find the time it will take for the tool to fall to the ground, we need to solve the equation:
0 = -16t^2 + 50
First, let's add 16t^2 to both sides to isolate the variable t:
16t^2 = 50
Next, divide both sides by 16 to solve for t:
t^2 = 50/16
Simplifying further:
t^2 = 25/8
To solve for t, we take the square root of both sides:
t = ±√(25/8)
t = ±5/√8
Now, we can approximate the value of t:
t ≈ ±1.768
Since time cannot be negative in this context, we take the positive value:
t ≈ 1.768 seconds
Therefore, it will take approximately 1.768 seconds for the tool to fall to the ground.
How long, in time `t`, will it take the tool to fall to the ground (in seconds)?
solve 0 = -16t^2+50
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