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You can use Newton's equations of motion:

s = ut + ½at²

Ignoring air resistance:

s = distance = height of cliff

u = initial velocity = 0 m/s

a = acceleration due to gravity ≈ 9.8 m/s²

t = time = 5.86 s

→ height of cliff ≈ ½ × 9.8 m/s² × (5.86 s)²

≈ 168 m

If you want it in feet:

0.3048 m = 1 ft (exactly)

→ 168 m = 168 m ÷ 0.3048 m/ft

≈ 551 ft

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height = 1/2 g t^2 where g = acceleration of gravity = 32 feet/sec/sec.height = 16 x 5.86 x 5.86 = 550 feet, or 167 meters

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