Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2003 08:01:55 -0400 From: 'nuther Bob <nonenopsam.nom> Subject: Re: Speeding Tales/Help
On Sun, 27 Apr 2003 14:18:13 -0400, "J. Harris" <insectoatmindspring.com> wrote: >I was thinking of dropping a pen from a predetermined height, then asking >the officer to guess its speed as it hit the ground; problem is, I can't >recall the mathematic formula for that example... Time to "Ask Jeeves". Somewhat dramatic, but it might work :-) distance = 1/2 acceleration * time * time where acceleration is 32 ft/sec Bob