4.0 kg block rests at the edge of a platform that is 20 m above level ground.  The block is launched horizontally with an initial velocity of 15 m/s. The time it would take to reach the ground is most nearly   1.41 s   2.0 s   1.73 s   2.5 s

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A 4.0 kg block rests at the edge of a platform that is 20 m above level ground.  The block is launched horizontally with an initial velocity of 15 m/s. The time it would take to reach the ground is most nearly

 
  1. 1.41 s

     
  2. 2.0 s

     
  3. 1.73 s

     
  4. 2.5 s

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