If a Projectile Is Fired Straight Up at a Speed

question 25

Multiple Choice

If a projectile is fired straight up at a speed of 10 m/s, the time it takes to reach the top of its path is about

• A)1 s.
• B)2 s.
• C)10 s.
• D)not enough information given

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