In Our Study of Falling Objects, We Noted That the Total

Multiple Choice

In our study of falling objects, we noted that the total distance fallen was approximately 5 m in 1 s, 20 m in 2 s, 45 m in 3 s, and 80 m in 4 s. Which of the following best describes the pattern in this data?

A) Distance is proportional to the time.
B) Distance is inversely proportional to the square of the time.
C) Distance is proportional to the square of the time.
D) The path followed by the motion is parabolic.
E) The path followed by the motion is elliptical.