Question: In Exercises use the position function s(t)= -16t + v o t + s o for free-falling objects. To estimate the height of a building,

In Exercises use the position function s(t)= -16t² + vot + so for free-falling objects.

To estimate the height of a building, a weight is dropped from the top of the building into a pool at ground level. The splash is seen 9.2 seconds after the weight is dropped. What is the height (in feet) of the building? 

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