1. An object was released from rest at a certain height. Then it falls freely for 5 seconds. a. Find its velocity at the end of 5 seconds b. From what height was it released?

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1. An object was released from rest at a certain height. Then it falls freely for 5 seconds.

a. Find its velocity at the end of 5 seconds

b. From what height was it released?

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