A squirrel falls from this tree after being shocked by the falling apples. If the squirrel was 3.5 meters above the ground, how long until the squirrel hits the
ground?

0.85m

Explanation:

Given parameters:

Height of fall  = 3.5m

Unknown:

Duration of fall  = ?

Solution:

To solve this problem, we apply the right motion equation.

Since we know the height, we can use the equation below;

  S = ut +  

  S is the height

  u is the initial velocity  = 0m/s

   t is the time

   g is the acceleration due to gravity

  3.5  = 0 + x 9.8 x t²

  3.5  = 4.9t²

       t² =

       t² = 0.71

       t  = √0.71  = 0.85m