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| $ -40 -(7 \Delta{t}) = -4.9 \Delta{t^2}$ | $ -40 -(7 \Delta{t}) = -4.9 \Delta{t^2}$ | ||
| - | Substitute in value for $v_{iy}$ and g | + | Solve the quadratic equation |
| - | $ 2\dfrac{{40 + v_{iy}}}{g} = \Delta{t}$ | + | $ \Delta{t} = 3.65s$ |
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| - | Compute time it takes for the bus to reach the ground. | + | |
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| - | $ \Delta{t} = 9.59s$ | + | |