3. A piece of stone is dropped from 4th floor of the Main Building of New Era University that 12m high.

a. How long does the stone take to reach the ground?

Given :
V i=0 m/ s

h=−12 m

a=−9.8 m/s 2
T =?

Solution :
1
h=V i t + ¿2
2
1
−12=0+ (−9.8 ) t 2
2

−12=−4.9 t 2

−12 −4.9 t 2
=
−4.9 −4.9

√ 2.44=√ t2
t=1.56 s

b. With what speed does the stone hit the ground?

V F=V i t+ ¿

V F=0+ (−9.8 ) ( 1.56 )

V F=−15.288m/ s

Speed=15.288 m/s