A Heavy Object (With Negligible Air Resistance) Is Dropped from a Plane

Multiple Choice

A heavy object (with negligible air resistance) is dropped from a plane. During the first second of fall, the object falls 17.4 meters; during the second second, it falls 52.2 meters; during the third second, it falls 87.0 meters; and during the fourth second, it falls 121.8 meters. If this pattern continues, how many meters will the object fall in 10 seconds?

A) 2505.6 meters
B) 1409.4 meters
C) 626.4 meters
D) 1740.0 meters
E) 852.6 meters