Series circuits split the voltage of resistors, so if you see several diodes connected <em>in series </em>or all next to each other, just a complete loop, it will be in series.
Parallel circuits split the current of resistors, so if you see several diodes connected along different branches or pathways, it will be in parallel.
We don't know anything about the amount of distance it travels, but that's okay. The only equation we need here is
velocity(final) = velocity(initial) + acceleration * time
vf = vi + (a * t)
The ball is dropped from rest, so vi = 0 m/s.
We want it so that the ball hits the ground with a final velocity of 60 m/s, so vf = 60 m/s.
We are given the acceleration due to gravity, a = 9.8 m/s^2.
We are solving for the time, t = ?.
Now we just plug in the values.
vf = vi + (a * t)
60 m/s = 0 m/s + (9.8 m/s^2)*(t)
60 = 9.8t
60 / 9.8 = t
t = 6.122 s
Hopefully this is the right answer.