An Object Is Dropped from a Bridge

question 37

Multiple Choice

An object is dropped from a bridge.A second object is thrown downwards 1.0 s later.They both reach the water 20 m below at the same instant.What was the initial speed of the second object? Neglect air resistance.

• A)4.9 m/s
• B)15 m/s
• C)9.9 m/s
• D)20 m/s
• E)21 m/s

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The intentional extermination of an entire population defined as a “race” or a “people.”

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