We use the formula,

Here, h is the variable represents the height of the flare in feet when it returns to the sea so, h = 0 and u is the initial velocity of the flare, in feet per second and its value of 192 ft/sec.
Substituting these values in above equation, we get
.
Here, t= 0 neglect because it is the time when the flare is launched.
Thus, flare return to the sea in 12 s.
Answer:
same 0.81m
Explanation:
in this problem if we assume there no resistance of any sort. and we apply the energy conservation
change in Potential energy = change in kinetic energy
mgh = 0.5mv^2
gh = 0.5v^2
the above relation suggests that the speed at the bottom is only depending on the height it is released from not on the shape, mass or radius.
so at the bottom
put h = 0.81m
9.81 * 0.81 * 2 = v^2
v=3.99 m/s
both CYLINDER and SPHERE will have same velocity at the bottom if released from the same height irrespective of shape and size