Using s = 193 t² and a 16 inch drop, we

set 16 = 193 t², then t² = 16/193 = .0829, and taking the

square root of both sides gives t = .288 sec.

So total flight time F = 2 (.288) = .576 sec.

The horizontal rate is found by: r = 16/.576 = 27.8 in/sec.

Then the horizontal model of motion is: x = 27.8 t inches.

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