The discussion revolves around a freely falling object that takes 1.5 seconds to travel the last 30.0 meters before hitting the ground. The original poster seeks to determine the height from which the object fell, noting a specific answer of 32.8 meters but expressing uncertainty about the method to arrive at that conclusion.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants encouraging the original poster to clarify their thought process and assumptions. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of equations and the interpretation of the problem, but no consensus has been reached on a specific approach.
There is an assumption that the object is released from rest, and the original poster has not provided all necessary details about the initial conditions of the fall. The discussion also highlights the importance of engaging with the problem rather than seeking direct answers.
loonychune said:You have to at least have a go at the question or say what you think you MIGHT DO or perhaps what equations might be relevant... for all I know I might have spent as much time writing this reply as you have spent on the problem