A Rock Is Dropped from a Vertical Cliff

question 27

Multiple Choice

A rock is dropped from a vertical cliff. The rock takes 3.00 s to reach the ground below the cliff. A second rock is thrown vertically from the cliff. It takes 2.00 s to reach the ground below the cliff from the time it is released. With what velocity was the second rock released?

• A)4.76 m/s upward
• B)5.51 m/s downward
• C)12.3 m/s upward
• D)4.76 m/s downward
• E)12.3 m/s downward

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