Step 1 :Given the equation \(h = -0.5d^2 + d + 2\), we need to find the value of \(d\) when \(h = 0\).
Step 2 :Set the equation to 0: \(0 = -0.5d^2 + d + 2\).
Step 3 :Solve the quadratic equation for \(d\).
Step 4 :The solutions for \(d\) are approximately -1.24 and 3.24.
Step 5 :Since distance cannot be negative, the cat will land on the ground \(\boxed{3.24}\) units away from the fence.