Hi there!
[tex]\large\boxed{\text{C. 17.7m/s}}[/tex]
Use the following kinematic equation to solve:
vf² = vi² + 2(ad)
Since the initial velocity is 0 m/s because it started at rest, we can eliminate this part of the equation:
vf² = 2ad
Plug in the given acceleration and distance:
vf² = 2(9.8)(16)
vf ≈ 17.7. The correct answer is C.