When an object is dropped on a certain earth-like planet; the distance it falls in t seconds, assuming that air resistance is negligible, is given by s(t) = 19t 2 where s(t) is in feet. Suppose that a medic's reflex hammer is dropped from a hovering helicopter. Find (a) how far the hammer falls in 3 sec, (b) how fast the hammer is traveling 3 sec after being dropped, and (c) the hammer's acceleration after it has been falling for 3 sec.

Answer: it will take   4.36 seconds to reach her average velocity 10.69 miles/hour.explanation:   we have equation of motion ,where s is the displacement, a is the acceleration, u is the initial velocity and t is the time taken.average velocity = displacement/ time taken.average velocity = 10.69 miles/hr = 10.69*1.6*1000/(60*60) = 4.75 m/s4.75 = s/ts = 4. 1we also have acceleration = 2.18 m/s², initial velocity = 0 m/sso it will take   4.36 seconds to reach her average velocity 10.69 miles/hour.