3. A stone is released from the top of a tower of height 19.6 ft. Calculate its final velocity just before touching the ground.

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Chapter6: Motion In Two Dimensions
Section6.3: Relative Velocity
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Should the answer be positive or negative explain the sign Because other teacher said it is positive other is negative
NOTE
For Horizontal or Linear Motion
• Use + if accelerating and - if decelerating.
For Free Falling
●
• Use + if going down and - if going up.
●
The acceleration of a free falling body is due to
m
gravity which is equal to 9.81 or 32.2
Transcribed Image Text:NOTE For Horizontal or Linear Motion • Use + if accelerating and - if decelerating. For Free Falling ● • Use + if going down and - if going up. ● The acceleration of a free falling body is due to m gravity which is equal to 9.81 or 32.2
3. A stone is released from the top of a tower of height
19.6 ft. Calculate its final velocity just before touching
the ground.
Transcribed Image Text:3. A stone is released from the top of a tower of height 19.6 ft. Calculate its final velocity just before touching the ground.
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