Answer:
5.3 m/s
Explanation:
First, find the time it takes for him to fall 7m.
y = y₀ + v₀ t + ½ at²
0 = 7 + (0) t + ½ (-9.8) t²
0 = 7 − 4.9 t²
t ≈ 1.20 s
Now find the velocity he needs to travel 6.3m in that time.
x = x₀ + v₀ t + ½ at²
6.3 = 0 + v₀ (1.20) + ½ (0) (1.20)²
v₀ ≈ 5.27 m/s
Rounded to two significant figures, the man must run with a speed of 5.3 m/s.
