A Rock Is Thrown Straight Up with an Initial Velocity

question 19

Multiple Choice

A rock is thrown straight up with an initial velocity of 17.6 m/s.What time interval elapses between the rock's being thrown and its return to the original launch point? (Acceleration due to gravity is 9.80 m/s². )

• A)3.60 s
• B)1.80 s
• C)2.70 s
• D)3.06 s
• E)3.96 s

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