Answer:
2.11 seconds
Explanation:
We use the kinematic equation for the velocity in a constantly accelerated motion under the acceleration of gravity (g):
[tex]v_f=v_i-g*t\\-5.2 = 15.5 - 9.8\,t\\9.8 \,t= 15.5 + 5.2\\t = 20.7/9.8\\t = 2.11 \,\,sec[/tex]