A ball is thrown from the ground to a maximum height of 12.4 meters, landing on a roof 4.2m high, 16 meters away. 12.4m 16m 4.2m a. Calculate the initial vertical velocity. b. Calculate the time it takes for the ball to reach maximum height, then the time it takes for it to fall back down, to get the total time in the air. c. Calculate the horizontal velocity.

A ball is thrown from the ground to a maximum height of 12.4 meters, landing on a roof 4.2m high, 16 meters away. 12.4m 16m 4.2m a. Calculate the initial vertical velocity. b. Calculate the time it takes for the ball to reach maximum height, then the time it takes for it to fall back down, to get the total time in the air. c. Calculate the horizontal velocity.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics

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Chapter4: Motion In Two Dimensions

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