1. A rock is thrown from a bridge at an angle of launch 30.0° to the horizontal, up. The rock is thrown with an initial speed of 25.0 m/s. If the bridge is 30.0 m above the river: a) Find the time elapsed until the rock hits the water b) Determine the speed of the rock when it hits the river c) Calculate the position of the rock when it hits the river

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1. A rock is thrown from a bridge at an angle of launch 30.0° to the horizontal, up. The rock is thrown with an initial speed of 25.0 m/s. If the bridge is 30.0 m above the river:

a) Find the time elapsed until the rock hits the water

b) Determine the speed of the rock when it hits the river

c) Calculate the position of the rock when it hits the river

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