A Ball Thrown Vertically from Ground Level Is Caught 3

question 23

Multiple Choice

A ball thrown vertically from ground level is caught 3.0 s later when it is at its highest point by a person on a balcony that is 14 m above the ground. Determine the initial speed of the ball.

• A)19 m/s
• B)4.7 m/s
• C)10 m/s
• D)34 m/s
• E)17 m/s

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