4) A stone is thrown straight upward with a speed of 20 m/s. It is caught on its way down at a point 5 cm above where it was thrown. a) How fast was it going when it was caught? b) How long did the trip take place?

4) A stone is thrown straight upward with a speed of 20 m/s. It is caught on its way down at a point 5 cm above where it was thrown. a) How fast was it going when it was caught? b) How long did the trip take place?

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter2: Motion In One Dimension

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