There are 2 more parts to the question too : (b) Prove that the height from which the ball is dropped is 20m
(c) Prove that it would take 4.9s for a similar ball to drop 20m on the Moon. It is given that the gravitational field strength of the Earth’s gravitational field strength and that air resistance is negligible in both places.

Distance covered, s = 8ft - 4ft = 4 ftinitial velocity, u = 34 ft/sthe acrobat is moving upwards and therefore, a = -g = -9.81 m/s^2 = 32.19 ft/s^2applying equation of motion; s = ut -1/2gt^2then,4 = 34t -1/2*32.19t^24 = 34t - 16.095t^2rearranging; -16.095t^2 + 34t - 4 = 0solving the quadratic equation; t = {-34 +/- sqrt [34^2 - 4(-16.)]}/2(-16.095) = 1.06 +/- 0.93 = 0.13 or 1.99the acrobat will take 0.13 seconds to be at 8 ft above the ground. additionally, once at the maximum height, the acrobat will move down and be at the same spot (that is height) after 1.99 seconds moving down.

Hi. i believe this is called a scientific  theory.cheers!