Identify the Initial Conditions Y(0) and Y'(0) for the Vertical

question 46

Multiple Choice

Identify the initial conditions y(0) and y'(0) for the vertical motion of an object, if the object is dropped from a height of 40 feet. [Take the origin to be on the ground.]

• A) y(0) = 0, y'(0) = 0
• B) y(0) = 40, y'(0) = 40t
• C) y(0) = 0, y'(0) = -40
• D) y(0) = 40, y'(0) = 0

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