Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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ISBN: 9781133939146
Author: Katz, Debora M.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 58PQ
In a cartoon program, Peter tosses his baby, Stewie, up into the air to keep the child entertained. Stewie reaches a maximum height of 0.873 m above the release point. Suppose the positive y axis points upward, a. With what initial velocity was Stewie thrown? b. How much time did it take Stewie to reach the peak height?
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