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A rock is thrown upward with a speed of 2.0m/s.

a. How long will it take the rock to reach the peak?
b. What is the maximum height it can reach?

User Mhellmeier
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Hi there!

(A)

When the rock reaches the peak, it will have a vertical velocity of 0 m/s. We can use the equation:

vf = vi + at

vf = final velocity (0 m/s)

vi = initial velocity (2 m/s)

a = acceleration (in this situation, due to gravity = 9.8 m/s²)

t = time (s)

0 = 2 + (-9.8)t

2/9.8 = t = .204 sec

(B)

Use the equation:

d = vit + 1/2at²

d = 2(.204) + 1/2(-9.8)(.204²)

d = .204 m

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