An Object Is Thrown Downward with an Initial (T =

question 44

Multiple Choice

An object is thrown downward with an initial (t = 0) speed of 10 m/s from a height of 60 m above the ground. At the same instant (t = 0) , a second object is propelled vertically upward from ground level with a speed of 40 m/s. At what height above the ground will the two objects pass each other?

• A) 53 m
• B) 41 m
• C) 57 m
• D) 46 m
• E) 37 m

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