large pebble is thrown straight upwards. The ball remains in the air for a total time of 12 seconds. The minimum initial upward speed of the ball (with no air drag) was   A. about 60 m/s B. about 120 m/s C. about 240 m/s D. about 72 m/s E. about 90 m/s

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A large pebble is thrown straight upwards. The ball remains in the air for a total time of 12 seconds. The minimum initial upward speed of the ball (with no air drag) was

 
  • A. about 60 m/s
  • B. about 120 m/s
  • C. about 240 m/s
  • D. about 72 m/s
  • E. about 90 m/s
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