2. A particle is projected vertically upwards from the ground with an initial velocity of 20 m/s. If the acceleration due to gravity is -9.8 m/s2, how long does it take for the particle to reach a height of 16 meters and what is its velocity at that point?

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A particle is projected vertically upwards from the ground
with an initial velocity of 20 m/s. If the acceleration due to
gravity is -9.8 m/s², how long does it take for the particle to
reach a height of 16 meters and what is its velocity at that
point?
Transcribed Image Text:2. A particle is projected vertically upwards from the ground with an initial velocity of 20 m/s. If the acceleration due to gravity is -9.8 m/s², how long does it take for the particle to reach a height of 16 meters and what is its velocity at that point?
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